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Crime in Carmeltown

Carmeltown had 235 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 112.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 22 Blaenau Gwent areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% below the middle Blaenau Gwent area. Crime was down 28% on the three months before.

NP23, Blaenau Gwent · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Carmeltown

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112.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 22Blaenau Gwent rank1st is the highest rate
-28%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common79 in 3 months

Month by month

95 Mar 118 Apr 112 May 76 Jun 87 Jul 72 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Carmeltown. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7934%
anti-social behaviour5825%
criminal damage3314%
public order219%
vehicle crime136%
theft83%
other crime52%
burglary52%

Carmeltown against Blaenau Gwent

TypeCarmeltown per 1,000Middle Blaenau Gwent areaChange
Violence37.852.3▼ 23%
Burglary2.43.6▼ 50%
Vehicle crime6.27.5▼ 61%
Anti-social behaviour27.735.2▼ 5%
Theft and robbery4.38.4▼ 55%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Winchestown208.7▲ 25%
Beaufort Hill185.3▲ 26%
Glyn-coed160.4▼ 11%
Ebbw Vale153.6▲ 3%
Beaufort130.8▼ 9%
Rassau124.9▼ 22%
Carmeltown112.4▼ 28%
See every Blaenau Gwent area ranked on the crime in Blaenau Gwent page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Carmeltown a safe area?

Carmeltown had about 112.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 22 Blaenau Gwent areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Carmeltown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (79), followed by anti-social behaviour (58) and criminal damage (33).