NP4 5YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 5YG

NP4 5YG, Torfaen has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This NP4 5YG 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 5YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 5YG, encompassing approximately 1469 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP4 5YG area, explore the NP4 5YG 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 (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP4 5YG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lower Park Terrace with total crimes: 3

NP4 5YG 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.21-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.77-20.00%
Drugs22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%

In August 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 offences817.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.40-40.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Shoplifting21.36-50.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Public order11.36-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.10-20.00%
Public order55.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.40150.00%
Shoplifting43.40-60.00%
Burglary12.72-66.67%
Other theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1024.51150.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.81-23.08%
Public order56.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.40150.00%
Burglary33.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-71.43%
Other crime11.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.1430.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.8540.00%
Public order44.7733.33%
Shoplifting42.72-42.86%
Burglary22.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.10100.00%
Shoplifting76.81133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.77-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.400.00%
Public order32.7250.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.98600.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.77-64.29%
Shoplifting33.40200.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.02-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson39.53200.00%
Other crime22.04100.00%
Public order11.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.7838.46%
Anti-social behaviour412.25300.00%
Other theft32.720.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.610.00%
Shoplifting28.85100.00%
Public order21.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-83.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

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 offences1321.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.080.00%
Public order32.72200.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Shoplifting11.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.340.00%
Shoplifting48.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.720.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 202410
March 20245
February 202414
January 202418
December 202313
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
December 20231

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
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5YG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clarence Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lower Park Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lower Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mynydd View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Drugs1