THE HIGHWAY, NP4 0PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 0PJ

THE HIGHWAY, NP4 0PJ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This NP4 0PJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP4 postcode area, which has experienced 420 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP4 0PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 0PJ, encompassing approximately 1763 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

NP4 0PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Festival Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Monmouth Close with total crimes: 2

THE HIGHWAY, NP4 0PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5180.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.10-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%
Public order21.13-33.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.9175.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.84300.00%
Public order32.2750.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.670.00%
Public order22.27100.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.37-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson14.540.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences97.3750.00%
Public order25.10100.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2128.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.10-33.33%
Public order12.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.9140.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.97200.00%
Public order33.40200.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences56.80-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour22.84-50.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.7457.14%
Anti-social behaviour46.2433.33%
Public order42.270.00%
Other theft32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.51-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.51-27.27%
Public order34.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-33.33%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.240.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237
September 20238
August 202311

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP4 0PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Festival Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Monmouth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gloster'S Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. The High Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Link Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Llandegefedd Way
    Total1
    Public order1