HIGH CLOSE, NP44 8UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 8UJ

HIGH CLOSE, NP44 8UJ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This NP44 8UJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP44 postcode area, which has experienced 498 crimes and a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP44 8UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 8UJ, encompassing approximately 860 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP44 8UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paddock Rise with total crimes: 2
  • B4236 with total crimes: 2
  • Penarth Court with total crimes: 2

HIGH CLOSE, NP44 8UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary38.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.810.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.32-66.67%
Public order11.160.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4950.00%
Vehicle crime13.490.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.49-77.78%
Other theft22.32100.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.95800.00%
Public order210.460.00%
Other theft12.320.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.32100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.49-50.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order413.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.320.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.490.00%
Other theft12.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.490.00%
Public order12.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20249
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP44 8UJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Paddock Rise
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. B4236
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Penarth Court
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. West Bank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1