NP22 5JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP22 5JN

NP22 5JN, Caerphilly has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.59 per 1,000 population. This NP22 5JN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP22 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 16.52 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP22 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP22 5JN, encompassing approximately 874 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP22 5JN area, explore the NP22 5JN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP22 5JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tan-Y-Bryn with total crimes: 5
  • Brookfield Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Wellington Way with total crimes: 2

NP22 5JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.86-33.33%
Other crime22.29100.00%
Burglary22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.290.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.59-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour311.44-40.00%
Burglary13.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%
Other theft11.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.60-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour514.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.72-62.50%
Public order13.43-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1543.47-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson817.16-66.67%
Public order69.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.8633.33%
Other theft24.58100.00%
Other crime12.290.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2460.64300.00%
Violence and sexual offences1927.4611.76%
Anti-social behaviour321.74-72.73%
Public order23.43-60.00%
Shoplifting12.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1750.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour1119.45450.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.58200.00%
Public order56.860.00%
Other crime35.7250.00%
Other theft13.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1728.6088.89%
Anti-social behaviour219.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-33.33%
Other crime22.290.00%
Other theft12.290.00%
Robbery11.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.600.00%
Public order710.3075.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4350.00%
Burglary23.43100.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.03-25.00%
Public order410.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.58-40.00%
Other theft23.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-50.00%
Burglary12.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.909.09%
Anti-social behaviour513.73-16.67%
Vehicle crime45.72-20.00%
Public order44.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.58100.00%
Drugs24.580.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.60-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour612.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime56.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.720.00%
Burglary12.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1434.32-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1016.0266.67%
Public order311.4450.00%
Drugs23.43100.00%
Other crime12.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1536.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour617.160.00%
Vehicle crime56.860.00%
Public order25.720.00%
Drugs12.290.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 202411
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 202310
August 20236

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 202413
May 202415
April 202419
March 202417
February 202417
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311
September 202314
August 202315

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 202424
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235
August 20235

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP22 5JN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tan-Y-Bryn
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Brookfield Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wellington Way
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Brynhyfrd
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. River Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nursery Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. North Rising
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Board Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Wine Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Hill Road
    Total1
    Public order1