MACHEN CLOSE, NP11 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP11 6LJ

MACHEN CLOSE, NP11 6LJ, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.44 per 1,000 population. This NP11 6LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP11 postcode area, which has experienced 181 crimes and a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP11 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP11 6LJ, encompassing approximately 2005 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NP11 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forsythia Close with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Way with total crimes: 4
  • Ty-Isaf Park Villas with total crimes: 4

MACHEN CLOSE, NP11 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.4418.18%
Anti-social behaviour512.96-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.49200.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.9546.67%
Anti-social behaviour710.97-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.49150.00%
Public order22.49-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.95-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour97.4850.00%
Public order74.49250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.49-33.33%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.96-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour67.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.9429.41%
Anti-social behaviour1010.9711.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.99150.00%
Public order22.49-50.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Other theft11.00-75.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.95-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.480.00%
Other theft44.49300.00%
Public order41.99-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-50.00%
Robbery11.00-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.445.26%
Anti-social behaviour99.9780.00%
Public order74.49600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.49-33.33%
Other crime21.99100.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.4446.15%
Criminal damage and arson69.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.99-58.33%
Drugs42.49300.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Public order11.00-85.71%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.9485.71%
Anti-social behaviour126.48100.00%
Public order75.9875.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.49-50.00%
Other theft22.99100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1215.96300.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.49-60.00%
Public order42.99-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.99-66.67%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.50-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1523.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.480.00%
Public order56.980.00%
Other theft52.490.00%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
July 202415
June 202416
May 202422
April 202417
March 202420
February 202419
January 202413
December 20237
November 202314

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 202412
December 20236
November 202315

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20233

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP11 6LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Forsythia Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Manor Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Ty-Isaf Park Villas
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thistle Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holly Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Elm Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Maple Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Wyndham Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ty-Isaf Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Ty-Isaf Park Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Wellspring Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wood View Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Snowdon Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Preseli Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Almond Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Foundry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Channel View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Mill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Isaf Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Ty-Isaf Park Circle
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1