NP44 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 3LH

NP44 3LH, Torfaen has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.24 per 1,000 population. This NP44 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 3LH, encompassing approximately 1590 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP44 3LH area, explore the NP44 3LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

NP44 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harold Street with total crimes: 3
  • Commercial Place with total crimes: 3
  • Church Wood Road with total crimes: 3

NP44 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.24120.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.9233.33%
Shoplifting42.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.52-25.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.7216.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.40-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5250.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.32-36.36%
Shoplifting64.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1224.52300.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.5557.14%
Anti-social behaviour46.9233.33%
Public order42.5233.33%
Other theft32.5250.00%
Vehicle crime31.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%

In May 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 offences714.46-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour34.400.00%
Public order31.89200.00%
Shoplifting31.89200.00%
Drugs21.890.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.7285.71%
Criminal damage and arson58.17400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.43-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.40-20.00%
Shoplifting22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Public order10.63-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.989.09%
Anti-social behaviour57.55150.00%
Public order43.140.00%
Burglary32.5250.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.8357.14%
Vehicle crime26.920.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Theft from the person11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.06-12.50%
Vehicle crime24.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-92.31%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1316.98225.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.170.00%
Public order25.03-50.00%
Shoplifting21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-50.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.030.00%
Public order42.520.00%
Other theft32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20247
June 202411
May 20247
April 202413
March 20247
February 202412
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
October 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP44 3LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harold Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Commercial Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Church Wood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Springvale Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Plas Islwyn
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Laybourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ty Box Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ty Box Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Woodside Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Wayfield Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ffordd Greenforge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Taliesin
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Conway Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Long Hollow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Porth Mawr Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1