NP44 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 4LQ

NP44 4LQ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This NP44 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 4LQ, encompassing approximately 4027 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NP44 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Circle with total crimes: 7
  • Llwyn Celyn with total crimes: 6
  • Coleridge Green with total crimes: 5

NP44 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-33.33%
Public order40.9933.33%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.43-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour83.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.99-25.00%
Public order31.49-50.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.4044.44%
Anti-social behaviour126.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9860.00%
Public order61.99-33.33%
Other theft21.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.41-35.71%
Public order94.4712.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.23-75.76%
Criminal damage and arson51.9925.00%
Burglary41.240.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3320.11266.67%
Violence and sexual offences288.19100.00%
Public order86.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.99-50.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.4812.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.23700.00%
Burglary41.99100.00%
Public order40.99300.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.2114.29%
Burglary21.990.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.9231.25%
Anti-social behaviour75.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7433.33%
Public order30.99-57.14%
Other theft30.740.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6845.45%
Anti-social behaviour73.970.00%
Public order71.74250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-25.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In December 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 offences117.95-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-55.56%
Public order20.99-80.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.16-9.52%
Public order104.7211.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.4850.00%
Vehicle crime42.23300.00%
Burglary40.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-76.92%
Other theft20.740.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.210.00%
Public order93.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.230.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 202433
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202426
June 202418
May 202428
April 202414
March 202421
February 202421
January 202416
December 202311
November 202319
October 202321

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP44 4LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Circle
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Llwyn Celyn
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coleridge Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hollybush Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenmeadow Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Byron Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Waun Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cwrt Y Gamlas
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. The Beeches
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cae Derwen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cocker Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nolton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Marston Path
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Greenmeadow Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burns Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1