NP44 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 2HJ

NP44 2HJ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This NP44 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 2HJ, encompassing approximately 2332 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP44 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Steepfield with total crimes: 4
  • Church Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

NP44 2HJ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2975.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0050.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.00-55.56%
Shoplifting31.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8680.00%
Shoplifting53.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2925.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.71-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.000.00%
Public order42.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences54.2966.67%
Other crime22.140.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.14-40.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.14400.00%
Other crime32.14200.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.43-33.33%
Public order11.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.140.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Steepfield
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Church Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hazel Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Weldon Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Garw Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Highway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairoak Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Greencourt
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Field View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1