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

Overview of Crime in NP44 2EQ

POPLAR ROAD, NP44 2EQ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This NP44 2EQ 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 2EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 2EQ, encompassing approximately 2429 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NP44 2EQ 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 2EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-40.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%

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 offences67.00-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.47150.00%
Shoplifting32.06-40.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.170.00%
Shoplifting52.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.00-18.18%
Public order53.70150.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6437.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.530.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences89.05-27.27%
Public order53.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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 offences119.4737.50%
Public order44.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.17-42.86%
Other crime31.6550.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7675.00%
Other crime22.88100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

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 offences43.70-63.64%
Drugs11.650.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-85.71%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.11-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.53-12.50%
Public order42.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.940.00%
Public order23.290.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202415
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 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 20237
September 20238

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP44 2EQ 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. Snowdon Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Field View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Afon Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1