NP44 5UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 5UA

NP44 5UA, Torfaen has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This NP44 5UA 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 5UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 5UA, encompassing approximately 2289 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP44 5UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhiw Melin with total crimes: 6
  • Thornhill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Central Way with total crimes: 3

NP44 5UA 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0650.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8616.67%
Public order33.06-57.14%
Drugs21.310.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order710.05250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62300.00%
Robbery11.750.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.30-28.57%
Other theft34.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.547.69%
Criminal damage and arson46.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.75200.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.36160.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.62100.00%
Public order20.87-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order79.61133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-40.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.68150.00%
Public order32.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-83.33%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.54-18.18%
Public order37.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-66.67%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.1629.41%
Anti-social behaviour69.61500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.62300.00%
Public order31.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.8054.55%
Public order67.4350.00%
Burglary12.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.810.00%
Public order42.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 202414
April 202413
March 20245
February 20243
January 202418
December 202322
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rhiw Melin
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thornhill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Central Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Aran Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tram Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Dorleigh Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Taff Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Oldbridge Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sycamore Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Upper Cwmbran Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1