POPLAR ROAD, NP22 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 4LH

POPLAR ROAD, NP22 4LH, Blaenau Gwent has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.74 per 1,000 population. This NP22 4LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP22 postcode area, which has experienced 231 crimes and a crime rate of 17.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP22 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 4LH, encompassing approximately 1063 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP22 4LH area, explore the NP22 4LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NP22 4LH area, visit the NP22 4LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

NP22 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Place with total crimes: 5
  • Vale Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Kimberley Terrace with total crimes: 2

POPLAR ROAD, NP22 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.7440.00%
Public order46.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.82100.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Shoplifting11.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.22-28.57%
Vehicle crime24.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.92-12.50%
Vehicle crime46.580.00%
Other theft23.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Public order10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In June 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 offences813.160.00%
Public order27.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.880.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-80.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.7050.00%
Vehicle crime32.820.00%
Public order32.8250.00%
Shoplifting12.820.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In April 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 offences411.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.82100.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Shoplifting11.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.46-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.64-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.94-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson923.500.00%
Vehicle crime68.46500.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.64-37.50%
Public order34.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.820.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.160.00%
Other theft27.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.88-66.67%
Drugs10.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.28-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour37.520.00%
Other theft12.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.100.00%
Public order28.460.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20249
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP22 4LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Vale Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Kimberley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. James Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Whitworth Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Stryd Arthur
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Ashville
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. St James Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1