RHIW MELIN, NP44 5HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 5HZ

RHIW MELIN, NP44 5HZ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This NP44 5HZ 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 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 5HZ, encompassing approximately 2278 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

NP44 5HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhiw Melin with total crimes: 6
  • Central Way with total crimes: 3
  • Aran Court with total crimes: 2

RHIW MELIN, NP44 5HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.58-14.29%
Other theft32.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Public order10.88-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.90-12.50%
Public order53.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9014.29%
Public order23.510.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 offences78.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.90-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.02800.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.660.00%
Vehicle crime43.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.88-50.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.340.00%
Public order43.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.34-11.11%
Other theft43.51100.00%
Public order31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.29-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour83.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.510.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.100.00%
Shoplifting35.710.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP44 5HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rhiw Melin
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Central Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Aran Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tram Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Heol Y Pwca
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sycamore Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Upper Cwmbran Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ty Pwca Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1