NP4 5SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 5SS

NP4 5SS, Torfaen has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.06 per 1,000 population. This NP4 5SS 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 5SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 5SS, encompassing approximately 1378 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP4 5SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Dingle Road with total crimes: 1

NP4 5SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.06233.33%
Anti-social behaviour27.25100.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson515.9666.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.90-42.86%
Other theft32.90200.00%
Shoplifting22.18-33.33%
Drugs21.45100.00%
Public order11.45-85.71%
Other crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order720.3140.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.08-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.90200.00%
Shoplifting32.18200.00%
Other crime12.180.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.4180.00%
Public order56.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.63100.00%
Other theft32.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.73-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.23150.00%
Shoplifting53.630.00%
Other theft33.630.00%
Public order32.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.23-76.19%
Criminal damage and arson53.63150.00%
Other theft33.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Public order22.18100.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.66600.00%
Other theft415.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour411.6033.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.90-50.00%
Public order32.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Other theft11.450.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences611.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.330.00%
Public order36.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.180.00%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 202421
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. The Moorings
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1