LOWER BRIDGE STREET, NP4 6JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 6JU

LOWER BRIDGE STREET, NP4 6JU, Torfaen has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.43 per 1,000 population. This NP4 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 6JU, encompassing approximately 1649 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

NP4 6JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

LOWER BRIDGE STREET, NP4 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1122.4310.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.67-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson86.0660.00%
Public order74.8575.00%
Drugs14.240.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1324.86-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour107.88-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson56.06-61.54%
Public order43.03-63.64%
Burglary32.4350.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Shoplifting21.82-50.00%
Drugs11.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2450.934.35%
Anti-social behaviour1914.55-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.528.33%
Public order117.8810.00%
Drugs46.67100.00%
Shoplifting42.43-66.67%
Other theft32.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.82200.00%
Burglary21.82-33.33%
Other crime11.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2553.9647.06%
Violence and sexual offences2315.1635.29%
Criminal damage and arson1213.94140.00%
Shoplifting127.28100.00%
Public order107.28100.00%
Burglary36.06-40.00%
Drugs21.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1737.5913.33%
Anti-social behaviour1710.3154.55%
Shoplifting610.31-33.33%
Burglary53.64150.00%
Public order53.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.03-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.03300.00%
Drugs32.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1539.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.09-15.38%
Shoplifting96.67125.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.46133.33%
Other crime64.24100.00%
Other theft53.6466.67%
Public order53.0366.67%
Drugs33.03200.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2032.13-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1312.1385.71%
Shoplifting47.8833.33%
Other theft32.4350.00%
Other crime31.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-25.00%
Public order31.82-50.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Drugs11.21-66.67%
Robbery10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2433.95118.18%
Anti-social behaviour714.5516.67%
Public order64.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.64-55.56%
Shoplifting32.430.00%
Drugs31.820.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Other theft21.21-50.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In January 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 offences1122.43-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson96.67350.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.46100.00%
Public order53.6466.67%
Other theft43.030.00%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.43-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour313.94-76.92%
Shoplifting31.8250.00%
Public order31.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-50.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.744.35%
Anti-social behaviour1314.5518.18%
Public order47.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.43300.00%
Other theft32.4350.00%
Shoplifting21.82-75.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour1113.940.00%
Shoplifting86.670.00%
Public order34.850.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202419
June 202425
May 202417
April 202411
March 202413
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202413
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202424
June 202423
May 202417
April 202415
March 202420
February 202424
January 202411
December 202323
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 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
November 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 6JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Commercial Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clarence Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lower Park Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Glantorvaen Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St James' Field
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Upper Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lower Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1