Serious offences are extremely rare and community-based policing is helping to reduce the already minimal crime rate. Recent figures show a 16% reduction in all crime across Blaenau Gwent.
This safe environment is built on a sound basis of trust between the Local Authority, the Police and the community, with help from other local partnerships. The Safer Blaenau Gwent community safety partnership develops and co-ordinates a wide range of local solutions, to local concerns raised by the local communities.
The positive partnerships enjoyed in Blaenau Gwent create a confident atmosphere and a peaceful environment in which to live and work.