NP44 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 1AR

NP44 1AR, Torfaen has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.85 per 1,000 population. This NP44 1AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP44 postcode area, which has experienced 486 crimes and a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP44 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 1AR, encompassing approximately 2960 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP44 1AR area, explore the NP44 1AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

NP44 1AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penyparc with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Station Terrace with total crimes: 3

NP44 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.857.69%
Vehicle crime54.73400.00%
Public order51.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35100.00%
Shoplifting31.35-57.14%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1318.18%
Shoplifting74.39-12.50%
Other theft22.360.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.80-8.33%
Shoplifting83.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.15-45.45%
Shoplifting64.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.030.00%
Public order41.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.1615.79%
Anti-social behaviour47.43100.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.4718.75%
Criminal damage and arson46.42100.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7860.00%
Public order35.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.12-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour63.38100.00%
Public order42.03300.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-25.00%
Burglary21.01-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8272.73%
Burglary56.42150.00%
Vehicle crime41.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-60.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.15-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69150.00%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Public order41.35100.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.05-50.00%
Public order20.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.500.00%
Public order65.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.030.00%
Other theft51.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Burglary11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202411
June 202412
May 202422
April 202419
March 202416
February 202410
January 202419
December 202311
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP44 1AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Penyparc
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Station Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Harold Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Commercial Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Church Wood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Parklawn Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Mount Pleasant Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. New Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Richmond Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Laybourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ty Box Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ty Box Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Beech Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parklands Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Commercial Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Barnfield Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. The Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Gilwern Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Glenside
    Total1
    Other crime1