BROAD STREET, NP4 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 5JA

BROAD STREET, NP4 5JA, Torfaen has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.80 per 1,000 population. This NP4 5JA 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 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 5JA, encompassing approximately 1910 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP4 5JA area, explore the NP4 5JA 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NP4 5JA 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

BROAD STREET, NP4 5JA 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 offences1917.800.00%
Public order59.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.62-40.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.38-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.62200.00%
Public order31.57-25.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Other crime11.05-66.67%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson816.23166.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.1914.29%
Public order44.1933.33%
Other crime32.090.00%
Shoplifting31.5750.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-91.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.66500.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.2816.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.660.00%
Public order31.57200.00%
Shoplifting21.57-33.33%
Other theft11.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.140.00%
Shoplifting31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Public order10.52-80.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.190.00%
Public order52.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.19100.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.80-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.05-83.33%
Burglary21.050.00%
Public order11.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.75140.00%
Shoplifting86.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.19-12.50%
Public order43.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.19-37.50%
Public order32.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.9560.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.280.00%
Public order22.620.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

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 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
January 20248
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242
April 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 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 20241
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
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
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 5JA 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