JAMES CLOSE, NP12 3WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP12 3WS

JAMES CLOSE, NP12 3WS, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population. This NP12 3WS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP12 postcode area, which has experienced 160 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP12 3WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP12 3WS, encompassing approximately 623 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP12 3WS area, explore the NP12 3WS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP12 3WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ivor Street with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Woodside with total crimes: 1

JAMES CLOSE, NP12 3WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.23-40.00%
Robbery14.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.8525.00%
Other theft28.020.00%
Burglary23.210.00%
Public order13.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-66.67%
Shoplifting11.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime34.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.81100.00%
Public order23.21-50.00%
Shoplifting13.21-50.00%
Other crime11.600.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime635.290.00%
Public order49.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.42100.00%
Shoplifting26.42-50.00%
Other theft13.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting416.04300.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.42-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.0614.29%
Public order212.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.21-50.00%
Shoplifting11.60-50.00%
Drugs11.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.270.00%
Shoplifting211.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.210.00%
Other theft13.210.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.25600.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.230.00%
Public order13.21-75.00%
Burglary11.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order422.4633.33%
Other theft36.42200.00%
Shoplifting34.81200.00%
Burglary24.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences13.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences428.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.42-25.00%
Public order34.8150.00%
Burglary34.810.00%
Vehicle crime24.810.00%
Shoplifting13.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Other theft11.600.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson427.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.420.00%
Vehicle crime26.420.00%
Public order23.21100.00%
Shoplifting23.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.210.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Other theft11.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.460.00%
Shoplifting36.420.00%
Vehicle crime24.810.00%
Burglary23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP12 3WS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ivor Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Woodside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Grey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trelyn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1