Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP13 · Blaenau Gwent
132
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Abertillery has less crime — 132 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwood saw somewhat more crime than Abertillery in April 2026 (178 vs 132 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abertillery sees higher rates of Public order (17), while Blackwood has more Criminal damage & arson (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Abertillery recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 132 vs 178 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Abertillery saw higher rates of Public order while Blackwood had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Abertillery recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 178).