NP44 1HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 1HQ

NP44 1HQ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This NP44 1HQ 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 1HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 1HQ, encompassing approximately 3193 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

NP44 1HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhiw Melin with total crimes: 6
  • Central Way with total crimes: 3
  • Aran Court with total crimes: 2

NP44 1HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.94-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.950.00%
Other theft32.510.00%
Public order20.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.64-20.00%
Public order62.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1350.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 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 offences107.8342.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.95-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1925.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-33.33%
Public order20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 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 offences106.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.1333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%

In February 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 offences45.01-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.4610.00%
Burglary53.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-50.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order20.63-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2025.00%
Public order53.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.26-33.33%
Other theft52.51150.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.08-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour73.76250.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.520.00%
Shoplifting34.070.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rhiw Melin
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Central Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Aran Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barnfield Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gilwern Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Glenside
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Heol Y Pwca
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sycamore Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ty Pwca Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1