WOOD CLOSE, NP44 8UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP44 8UR

WOOD CLOSE, NP44 8UR, Torfaen has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.32 per 1,000 population. This NP44 8UR 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 8UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP44 8UR, encompassing approximately 974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP44 8UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llangorse Road with total crimes: 5
  • Paddock Rise with total crimes: 2
  • B4236 with total crimes: 2

WOOD CLOSE, NP44 8UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.320.00%
Burglary36.16200.00%
Other theft13.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.160.00%
Burglary13.080.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.08-75.00%
Public order11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson414.37300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.11-50.00%
Robbery12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.11-81.82%
Other theft22.05100.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.40266.67%
Public order211.290.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.16-25.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.3260.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.21-66.67%
Public order11.03-75.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.4025.00%
Public order45.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.080.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.110.00%
Public order22.05100.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

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 offences23.080.00%
Public order12.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 202411
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Llangorse Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Paddock Rise
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. B4236
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Penarth Court
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. West Bank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1