NP4 7JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 7JX

NP4 7JX, Torfaen has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.87 per 1,000 population. This NP4 7JX 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 7JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 7JX, encompassing approximately 1827 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

NP4 7JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Bluett'S Road with total crimes: 9
  • Commercial Close with total crimes: 2

NP4 7JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.87100.00%
Shoplifting64.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.28150.00%
Public order42.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.190.00%
Other crime12.190.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order510.40400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.19100.00%
Shoplifting32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-33.33%
Other theft11.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.85166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.3850.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.92-82.35%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.87240.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.19-33.33%
Drugs21.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.57-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.74200.00%
Shoplifting11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.66166.67%
Vehicle crime24.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.640.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Public order31.64200.00%
Vehicle crime11.64-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.74200.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.090.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 202417
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 7JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bluett'S Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Commercial Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Heol Waun
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Earl Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Railway Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bluett'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Raglan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eridge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1