THE CRESCENT, NP44 7JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 7JQ

THE CRESCENT, NP44 7JQ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This NP44 7JQ 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 7JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 7JQ, encompassing approximately 3746 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

NP44 7JQ 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

THE CRESCENT, NP44 7JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3477.78%
Anti-social behaviour54.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-33.33%
Public order31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.27-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.40-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-63.64%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Public order20.80-60.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.8857.14%
Anti-social behaviour115.87120.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.94250.00%
Public order51.87-16.67%
Other theft21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.07-39.13%
Public order63.7420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-66.67%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.41130.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.14200.00%
Public order54.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-50.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.27-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.60-28.57%
Burglary31.3350.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.5440.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.3413.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Public order21.07-66.67%
Other theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6136.36%
Anti-social behaviour64.0050.00%
Public order61.60200.00%
Burglary51.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.47-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour42.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-70.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Public order20.53-77.78%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.80150.00%
Public order92.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.000.00%
Public order92.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 20245
May 202415
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202422
June 202414
May 202423
April 202410
March 202417
February 202417
January 202415
December 202311
November 202318
October 202315

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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 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
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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP44 7JQ 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. Hollybush Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Byron Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Waun Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cwrt Y Gamlas
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Cae Derwen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cocker Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nolton Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Greenmeadow Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Burns Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1