ST MATTHEWS ROAD, NP4 5JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 5JY

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, NP4 5JY, Torfaen has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.30 per 1,000 population. This NP4 5JY 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 5JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 5JY, encompassing approximately 1428 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP4 5JY 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

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, NP4 5JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.30-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.900.00%
Drugs24.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Public order11.40-50.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.30-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.20-57.14%
Shoplifting32.10-50.00%
Public order22.10-71.43%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Other theft11.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1232.199.09%
Public order78.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.90133.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.9040.00%
Shoplifting64.90-53.85%
Other theft44.20300.00%
Burglary12.80-66.67%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1330.79225.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.10-15.38%
Public order67.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.50-62.50%
Burglary32.1050.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.3962.50%
Anti-social behaviour89.1014.29%
Public order65.60100.00%
Shoplifting44.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.80-40.00%
Other theft32.100.00%
Burglary22.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1227.29300.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.60-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.900.00%
Other theft33.50-25.00%
Public order32.1050.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour818.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.60-57.14%
Other theft44.20100.00%
Shoplifting32.80200.00%
Public order22.10-33.33%
Drugs11.400.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.10-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson69.80500.00%
Public order34.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-50.00%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Other theft21.40-66.67%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.5050.00%
Other theft612.60500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.200.00%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Public order21.40-33.33%
Other crime11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1216.10-7.69%
Public order38.400.00%
Shoplifting22.10100.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-75.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.10-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour69.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.200.00%
Other theft32.80200.00%
Public order32.10200.00%
Other crime22.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.70-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.500.00%
Shoplifting410.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.800.00%
Other theft12.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202412
June 202411
May 202413
April 20248
March 20246
February 202414
January 202418
December 202312
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 202413
May 20244
April 202412
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 5JY 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. Lower Park Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St James' Field
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lower Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Drugs1