NP4 7QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 7QU

NP4 7QU, Torfaen has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.15 per 1,000 population. This NP4 7QU 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 7QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 7QU, encompassing approximately 1566 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP4 7QU 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

NP4 7QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.15-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.020.00%
Shoplifting63.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.83-20.00%
Public order32.55-40.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.72122.22%
Criminal damage and arson612.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8325.00%
Public order53.1966.67%
Vehicle crime33.190.00%
Shoplifting31.910.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.59350.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Public order31.91200.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Other theft21.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.19-50.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-88.24%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.97750.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.85500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.83-50.00%
Other theft22.55100.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.85166.67%
Vehicle crime25.11100.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-60.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

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 offences58.93-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.1950.00%
Public order31.9150.00%
Other theft11.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1015.95900.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.38-14.29%
Shoplifting33.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91100.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.30-22.22%
Shoplifting34.470.00%
Drugs11.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%

In December 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 offences912.1312.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91200.00%
Other crime21.91100.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%

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 offences812.13100.00%
Shoplifting35.11200.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-66.67%
Other crime10.640.00%

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 behaviour611.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.550.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 20249
June 20242
May 202417
April 20242
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 202410
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
April 20242
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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 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 7QU 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. Trem Yr Hafren
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ty-Rosser-Gwyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heol Newydd
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Balance Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rock Villa Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Earl Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gelli Rhwy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Clos Ysgol Garnteg
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1