NP4 7HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 7HQ

NP4 7HQ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This NP4 7HQ 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 7HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 7HQ, encompassing approximately 2270 residents.

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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: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP4 7HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bluett'S Road with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Heol Waun with total crimes: 2

NP4 7HQ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.81233.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.960.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.44-80.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.25-77.78%
Other crime52.64400.00%
Public order32.2050.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-75.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.82107.69%
Criminal damage and arson811.89300.00%
Public order23.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4518.18%
Anti-social behaviour45.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Public order10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.01-8.33%
Vehicle crime54.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.25-7.69%
Burglary25.280.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.81116.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.720.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.40-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0522.22%
Vehicle crime24.84100.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
October 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 202427
April 202413
March 202411
February 202412
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP4 7HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bluett'S Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Heol Waun
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bluett'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Raglan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Incline Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hynam Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Ffordd Y Ffrwd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Picton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1