VICTORIA ROAD, NP4 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 5JU

VICTORIA ROAD, NP4 5JU, Torfaen has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.33 per 1,000 population. This NP4 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 5JU, encompassing approximately 1323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP4 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 3

VICTORIA ROAD, NP4 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.53-37.50%
Drugs23.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-66.67%
Other theft10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.62-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson36.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-57.14%
Public order22.27-60.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%

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 offences1127.9537.50%
Anti-social behaviour78.3175.00%
Public order55.29-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.780.00%
Other theft43.78300.00%
Shoplifting23.02-50.00%
Burglary11.51-75.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.68-11.11%
Public order66.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.78-55.56%
Burglary43.0233.33%
Shoplifting43.02300.00%
Other crime13.020.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour928.70125.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.8050.00%
Public order86.80166.67%
Burglary36.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.27-40.00%
Other theft32.270.00%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Shoplifting11.51-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.1520.00%
Shoplifting64.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.78-33.33%
Other theft33.02-25.00%
Public order32.27200.00%
Vehicle crime12.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.53-58.33%
Other theft43.7833.33%
Drugs13.020.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.06250.00%
Public order35.290.00%
Other theft32.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.27-60.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.1960.00%
Other theft612.09500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.53150.00%
Public order33.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Burglary11.51-50.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.13-16.67%
Public order47.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.020.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour69.0620.00%
Public order34.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Other theft22.27100.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.62180.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.58400.00%
Other theft13.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.060.00%
Public order33.780.00%
Drugs22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 202412
January 202416
December 202310
November 202312
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clarence Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lower Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Drugs1