JOHN STREET, NP4 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 6LA

JOHN STREET, NP4 6LA, Torfaen has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.00 per 1,000 population. This NP4 6LA 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 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 6LA, encompassing approximately 1946 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP4 6LA area, explore the NP4 6LA Area information page.
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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: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

NP4 6LA 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: 6

JOHN STREET, NP4 6LA 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.0010.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.65-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.6540.00%
Public order73.6075.00%
Drugs13.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.54-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour106.16-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson55.14-61.54%
Public order42.57-63.64%
Burglary32.0550.00%
Other theft31.5450.00%
Shoplifting21.54-50.00%
Drugs11.03-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2340.58-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour1711.81-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.738.33%
Public order116.6810.00%
Drugs45.65100.00%
Shoplifting42.05-69.23%
Burglary22.05-50.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2547.7747.06%
Violence and sexual offences2412.8441.18%
Shoplifting1312.33116.67%
Criminal damage and arson126.68200.00%
Public order106.16100.00%
Burglary45.14-20.00%
Drugs22.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 offences1731.3313.33%
Anti-social behaviour178.7354.55%
Shoplifting68.73-33.33%
Burglary53.08150.00%
Public order52.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.57-42.86%
Vehicle crime42.05100.00%
Drugs32.050.00%

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 offences1533.90-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour117.70-15.38%
Shoplifting95.65125.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.6240.00%
Other crime63.60200.00%
Other theft53.0866.67%
Public order52.5766.67%
Drugs32.57200.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.22-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour139.7685.71%
Criminal damage and arson56.6825.00%
Shoplifting42.5733.33%
Other theft32.05200.00%
Public order31.54-50.00%
Other crime21.54100.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Drugs11.03-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2326.71130.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.8116.67%
Public order63.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.08-63.64%
Shoplifting32.050.00%
Drugs31.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 arson1119.00450.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.14100.00%
Public order53.0866.67%
Other theft32.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.95-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour310.27-76.92%
Shoplifting31.5450.00%
Public order31.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-60.00%
Drugs21.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.3018.18%
Public order56.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.57400.00%
Other theft32.5750.00%
Shoplifting21.54-77.78%
Other crime21.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.300.00%
Shoplifting95.650.00%
Public order34.620.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202413
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 202411
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 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 20235
October 20233

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202423
June 202424
May 202417
April 202415
March 202419
February 202423
January 202410
December 202320
November 202322
October 202322

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 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 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

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 6LA 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
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. North Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Haden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lower Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1