POPLAR ROAD, NP44 2EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 2EG

POPLAR ROAD, NP44 2EG, Torfaen has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This NP44 2EG 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 2EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 2EG, encompassing approximately 2091 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP44 2EG area, explore the NP44 2EG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NP44 2EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llwyn Onn with total crimes: 4
  • Church Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

POPLAR ROAD, NP44 2EG 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%
Public order10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.87150.00%
Shoplifting32.39-40.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.9150.00%
Shoplifting55.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91100.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Public order20.96-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.65-11.11%
Public order53.83150.00%
Burglary12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0912.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.30100.00%
Public order20.96-60.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.04-27.27%
Public order53.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.0483.33%
Public order45.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.65-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Other crime31.4350.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7425.00%
Other crime22.39100.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.30-63.64%
Drugs11.910.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-83.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 offences1111.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.260.00%
Public order32.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP44 2EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Llwyn Onn
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Church Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bronllys Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Garw Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Highway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairoak Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Field View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Afon Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1