NP4 5HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 5HS

NP4 5HS, Torfaen has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.39 per 1,000 population. This NP4 5HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP4 postcode area, which has experienced 428 crimes and a crime rate of 9.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP4 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 5HS, encompassing approximately 2107 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP4 5HS area, explore the NP4 5HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NP4 5HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • St Mary Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

NP4 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.39300.00%
Public order35.69-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-85.71%
Robbery10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.3340.00%
Public order73.3275.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.32-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-75.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.5533.33%
Shoplifting75.69-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.37-58.33%
Public order42.37300.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.60200.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.6928.57%
Shoplifting94.27125.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.27-33.33%
Other theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.86-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Shoplifting41.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Public order21.42-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.7157.14%
Public order55.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.370.00%
Shoplifting41.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1240.00%
Vehicle crime23.32100.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.12-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.37-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Public order20.95-50.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.800.00%
Public order43.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.80133.33%
Public order43.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.01200.00%
Shoplifting52.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3750.00%
Public order11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.69-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Public order10.47-87.50%
Other crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order810.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 202412
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20249
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP4 5HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. St Mary Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Grove Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Open Hearth Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clifton Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kemys Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glengariff Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1