NP44 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44

NP44, Torfaen has recorded a total of 429 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.15 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NP44 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NP44, encompassing approximately 46888 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (150) incidents (-2.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (-23.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (52) incidents (30.00% increase)

NP44 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 42
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

NP44 Crime Map

Postcodes in NP44

The postcode district are associated with the NP44, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NP44 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1509.15-2.60%
Anti-social behaviour703.20-23.91%
Public order521.4930.00%
Criminal damage and arson381.1118.75%
Shoplifting370.81-13.95%
Vehicle crime240.79100.00%
Other theft230.51-30.30%
Burglary140.49-17.65%
Other crime100.3011.11%
Theft from the person30.210.00%
Bicycle theft30.060.00%
Drugs30.06-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.06-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1549.55-8.88%
Anti-social behaviour923.285.75%
Shoplifting431.960.00%
Public order400.92-24.53%
Other theft330.8522.22%
Criminal damage and arson320.70-39.62%
Burglary170.686.25%
Vehicle crime120.36-20.00%
Drugs110.26175.00%
Other crime90.230.00%
Possession of weapons30.19-25.00%
Robbery20.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 169 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16910.30-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour873.6031.82%
Criminal damage and arson531.8635.90%
Public order531.133.92%
Shoplifting431.13-25.86%
Other theft270.9217.39%
Burglary160.580.00%
Vehicle crime150.3436.36%
Other crime90.32-25.00%
Possession of weapons40.190.00%
Drugs40.09-50.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19510.34-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour664.16-26.67%
Shoplifting581.410.00%
Public order511.24-7.27%
Criminal damage and arson391.09-4.88%
Other theft230.83-20.69%
Burglary160.4914.29%
Other crime120.349.09%
Vehicle crime110.26-31.25%
Drugs80.23-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.17-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%
Robbery10.02-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20811.6726.06%
Anti-social behaviour904.44-8.16%
Shoplifting581.9248.72%
Public order551.243.77%
Criminal damage and arson411.17-16.33%
Other theft290.87-3.33%
Vehicle crime160.620.00%
Burglary140.34-26.32%
Other crime110.30120.00%
Drugs100.2311.11%
Possession of weapons70.21133.33%
Robbery50.15150.00%
Bicycle theft30.11-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16510.51-14.06%
Anti-social behaviour983.5250.77%
Public order532.093.92%
Criminal damage and arson491.1325.64%
Shoplifting391.0521.88%
Other theft300.837.14%
Burglary190.6435.71%
Vehicle crime160.4145.45%
Drugs90.3480.00%
Other crime50.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.11300.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Robbery20.06-66.67%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.7015.66%
Anti-social behaviour654.09-10.96%
Public order511.3937.84%
Criminal damage and arson391.09-7.14%
Shoplifting320.8314.29%
Other theft280.6855.56%
Burglary140.60-22.22%
Vehicle crime110.30-50.00%
Other crime100.2366.67%
Robbery60.2150.00%
Drugs50.130.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1669.02-5.68%
Anti-social behaviour733.545.80%
Criminal damage and arson421.5620.00%
Public order370.900.00%
Shoplifting280.79-30.00%
Vehicle crime220.60-15.38%
Burglary180.47-30.77%
Other theft180.38-10.00%
Other crime60.38-50.00%
Drugs50.1325.00%
Robbery40.11-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.09100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1769.6812.10%
Anti-social behaviour693.756.15%
Shoplifting401.4725.00%
Public order370.85-5.13%
Criminal damage and arson350.79-2.78%
Burglary260.7573.33%
Vehicle crime260.5530.00%
Other theft200.55-23.08%
Other crime120.43-14.29%
Robbery50.260.00%
Drugs40.11-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.09-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.04100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1579.0023.62%
Anti-social behaviour653.3538.30%
Public order391.39-29.09%
Criminal damage and arson360.83-41.94%
Shoplifting320.77-28.89%
Other theft260.680.00%
Vehicle crime200.5566.67%
Burglary150.43-11.76%
Other crime140.32133.33%
Possession of weapons80.300.00%
Drugs70.17-12.50%
Theft from the person20.15100.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1278.81-23.03%
Criminal damage and arson622.7124.00%
Public order551.3219.57%
Anti-social behaviour471.17-50.00%
Shoplifting451.00-30.77%
Other theft260.96-10.34%
Burglary170.5588.89%
Vehicle crime120.36-33.33%
Drugs80.2633.33%
Other crime60.17-50.00%
Robbery40.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.090.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16510.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour943.520.00%
Shoplifting652.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson501.390.00%
Public order461.070.00%
Other theft290.980.00%
Vehicle crime180.620.00%
Other crime120.380.00%
Burglary90.260.00%
Drugs60.190.00%
Possession of weapons40.130.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202416
June 202416
May 202414
April 202419
March 202414
February 202418
January 202426
December 202315
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 569 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202440
July 202453
June 202451
May 202455
April 202453
March 202451
February 202437
January 202437
December 202339
November 202355
October 202346

A total of 2024 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 168.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 2024154
July 2024169
June 2024195
May 2024208
April 2024165
March 2024192
February 2024166
January 2024176
December 2023157
November 2023127
October 2023165

A total of 203 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
July 202415
June 202411
May 202416
April 202416
March 202411
February 202422
January 202426
December 202320
November 202312
October 202318

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 516 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202432
July 202453
June 202439
May 202441
April 202449
March 202439
February 202442
January 202435
December 202336
November 202362
October 202350

A total of 916 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202492
July 202487
June 202466
May 202490
April 202498
March 202465
February 202473
January 202469
December 202365
November 202347
October 202394

A total of 312 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202433
July 202427
June 202423
May 202429
April 202430
March 202428
February 202418
January 202420
December 202326
November 202326
October 202329

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
October 20234

A total of 520 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202443
July 202443
June 202458
May 202458
April 202439
March 202432
February 202428
January 202440
December 202332
November 202345
October 202365

A total of 116 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP44 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order6
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting8
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Bowleaze
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Redbrook Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 8. The Circle
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Llantarnam Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Llwyn Celyn
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rhiw Melin
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Perry Court
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Caradoc Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Coleridge Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Plas Craig
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Thornhill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ffordd Y Graig
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Barnets
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Charston
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Victoria Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Llwyn Onn
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Steepfield
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Penyparc
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Station Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 27. Central Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Bristol View Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Ton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Beaufort Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1