HILLCREST, NP4 7SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 7SJ

HILLCREST, NP4 7SJ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.22 per 1,000 population. This NP4 7SJ 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 7SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 7SJ, encompassing approximately 1915 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP4 7SJ 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

HILLCREST, NP4 7SJ 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 offences1117.22-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson65.74-25.00%
Shoplifting63.13100.00%
Public order53.13-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.5872.73%
Criminal damage and arson89.92166.67%
Public order74.18133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.6525.00%
Vehicle crime52.6166.67%
Shoplifting32.610.00%
Other theft11.57-50.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.18450.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.74-20.00%
Burglary32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Public order31.57200.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Other theft21.040.00%

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 behaviour57.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-88.24%
Other theft21.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

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 offences1718.27466.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.13-55.56%
Other theft22.09100.00%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.96200.00%
Public order44.7033.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences78.35-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.65200.00%
Public order31.5750.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 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 arson1114.61266.67%
Violence and sexual offences105.7466.67%
Shoplifting35.220.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.130.00%
Shoplifting31.570.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.22100.00%
Public order32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Other crime21.57100.00%

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 offences89.92100.00%
Shoplifting34.18200.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%

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 behaviour610.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202411
June 20242
May 202417
April 20243
March 20247
February 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
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 7SJ 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. Clos Y Goedlan
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Trem Yr Hafren
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ty-Rosser-Gwyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heol Newydd
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Balance Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rock Villa Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Earl Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Gelli Rhwy Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Clos Ysgol Garnteg
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Eridge Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1