OPEN HEARTH CLOSE, NP4 5JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 5JR

OPEN HEARTH CLOSE, NP4 5JR, Torfaen has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This NP4 5JR 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 5JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 5JR, encompassing approximately 2153 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP4 5JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherbourne Road with total crimes: 4
  • Grove Place with total crimes: 2
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 2

OPEN HEARTH CLOSE, NP4 5JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9733.33%
Drugs13.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-80.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order69.75200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.79-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.79-28.57%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.4757.14%
Anti-social behaviour75.1175.00%
Shoplifting43.25-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6875.00%
Shoplifting73.25600.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.97-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Public order10.93-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.3616.67%
Public order43.2533.33%
Shoplifting41.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.50100.00%
Public order32.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.18-62.50%
Burglary21.390.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7250.00%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.29-11.11%
Public order43.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-33.33%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.18200.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Shoplifting31.39200.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-62.50%
Public order21.39100.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.720.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sherbourne Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Grove Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Alexandra Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Open Hearth Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kemys Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Glengariff Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Austin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Museum Court
    Total1
    Burglary1