HIGH STREET, NP4 6HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 6HB

HIGH STREET, NP4 6HB, Torfaen has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This NP4 6HB 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 6HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 6HB, encompassing approximately 2520 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP4 6HB area, explore the NP4 6HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

NP4 6HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

HIGH STREET, NP4 6HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.68-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.36125.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.5712.50%
Public order73.57133.33%
Other crime12.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.76-50.00%
Burglary43.17300.00%
Other theft41.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-66.67%
Public order31.59-66.67%
Shoplifting21.19-50.00%
Drugs10.79-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.76-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour169.52-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.3550.00%
Public order94.760.00%
Drugs43.57100.00%
Shoplifting41.59-69.23%
Vehicle crime31.59-25.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Burglary10.79-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2737.3068.75%
Anti-social behaviour2510.7138.89%
Shoplifting139.92116.67%
Public order95.16350.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.5760.00%
Vehicle crime43.170.00%
Burglary41.59100.00%
Drugs21.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1822.6263.64%
Violence and sexual offences167.1414.29%
Shoplifting66.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.98300.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Other crime10.79-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.41-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour115.56-15.38%
Shoplifting94.36125.00%
Other crime63.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.380.00%
Other theft41.9833.33%
Public order41.5933.33%
Drugs31.590.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.2243.75%
Anti-social behaviour139.1385.71%
Criminal damage and arson55.16150.00%
Shoplifting41.9833.33%
Public order31.59-40.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.0660.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.35133.33%
Public order52.78150.00%
Shoplifting31.980.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-81.82%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1111.51266.67%
Violence and sexual offences104.36-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.970.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.9023.08%
Anti-social behaviour36.35-70.00%
Shoplifting31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-40.00%
Public order21.19-50.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.08-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour105.1611.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.970.00%
Public order41.9833.33%
Shoplifting21.59-77.78%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.750.00%
Shoplifting93.570.00%
Public order33.570.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202416
June 202425
May 202418
April 202411
March 202413
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202424
June 202427
May 202416
April 202414
March 202423
February 202416
January 202410
December 202316
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 202413
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP4 6HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Commercial Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Lower Park Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Glantorvaen Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Avalon Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. South View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St James' Field
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Upper Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. North Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Haden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Penywain Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lower Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1