BRIGHTSTOWN, NP4 7QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 7QB

BRIGHTSTOWN, NP4 7QB, Torfaen has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.52 per 1,000 population. This NP4 7QB 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 7QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 7QB, encompassing approximately 1300 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP4 7QB area, explore the NP4 7QB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP4 7QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Herbert'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Penylan Road with total crimes: 3

BRIGHTSTOWN, NP4 7QB 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.52-41.18%
Shoplifting67.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.840.00%
Public order33.0750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.21112.50%
Vehicle crime513.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.840.00%
Shoplifting33.070.00%
Public order22.310.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.91700.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.150.00%
Vehicle crime33.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31-33.33%
Public order21.54100.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Burglary11.540.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.07-40.00%
Other theft22.31100.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-93.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.061400.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.53400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.84-62.50%
Public order22.310.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.53166.67%
Public order26.15-33.33%
Other theft11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In March 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 offences510.76-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.84200.00%
Public order32.3150.00%
Other theft12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson919.22800.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.9233.33%
Shoplifting36.150.00%
Public order22.310.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.46-25.00%
Shoplifting34.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.15200.00%
Other crime22.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Public order11.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.61100.00%
Shoplifting36.15200.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Robbery11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 20248
June 20241
May 202415
April 20241
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20249
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 2. Herbert'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Penylan Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Butler'S Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bailey Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Ty-Rosser-Gwyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heol Newydd
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Balance Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rock Villa Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Earl Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Gelli Rhwy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Clos Ysgol Garnteg
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1