HIGH STREET, NP4 5HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 5HU

HIGH STREET, NP4 5HU, Torfaen has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.73 per 1,000 population. This NP4 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 5HU, encompassing approximately 2031 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NP4 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • St Mary Street with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, NP4 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.731800.00%
Public order59.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.46-40.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-80.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order611.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.95-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.460.00%
Other theft32.4650.00%
Other crime11.48-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-91.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.6520.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.91166.67%
Shoplifting73.94-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.44-64.29%
Public order42.460.00%
Other crime31.970.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1420.67250.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.8911.11%
Shoplifting94.92125.00%
Public order44.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.80-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.43-20.00%
Shoplifting41.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Public order21.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.2266.67%
Public order64.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.950.00%
Shoplifting42.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.89100.00%
Vehicle crime22.95100.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.89-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.7262.50%
Shoplifting96.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.43-22.22%
Public order43.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9750.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.32125.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.4314.29%
Public order43.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3340.00%
Shoplifting53.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.400.00%
Shoplifting32.460.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20249
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20241
July 202412
June 202410
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 202413
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20244
April 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 5HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. St Mary Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Grove Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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