NP4 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8AY

NP4 8AY, Torfaen has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.52 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8AY, encompassing approximately 1481 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP4 8AY area, explore the NP4 8AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NP4 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 3

NP4 8AY 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.52-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour65.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.05-25.00%
Public order32.02-40.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.97-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour67.42-25.00%
Public order54.05-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.37-42.86%
Shoplifting32.70-50.00%
Drugs22.02100.00%
Other theft21.35-50.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1535.77-21.05%
Public order910.1228.57%
Anti-social behaviour86.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.400.00%
Shoplifting64.72-53.85%
Other theft44.05300.00%
Burglary12.70-66.67%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1937.1226.67%
Shoplifting1312.82160.00%
Public order78.7716.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.72133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.72-72.73%
Burglary32.0250.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour1110.1222.22%
Public order67.42100.00%
Shoplifting54.05-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.37-40.00%
Other theft32.02-25.00%
Burglary22.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Drugs11.350.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1232.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.10-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.0712.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.070.00%
Other theft43.370.00%
Other crime32.7050.00%
Public order32.020.00%
Vehicle crime12.020.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1021.60400.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.75-38.46%
Other theft45.40100.00%
Public order32.700.00%
Shoplifting32.02200.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.27-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson78.7716.67%
Public order34.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-50.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Other theft21.35-66.67%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.3238.46%
Criminal damage and arson612.15200.00%
Other theft64.05500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.05100.00%
Vehicle crime22.700.00%
Public order21.35-33.33%
Burglary11.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.55-13.33%
Public order38.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-71.43%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.30-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour710.12-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.720.00%
Other theft32.70200.00%
Public order32.02-25.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.67-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.470.00%
Public order45.400.00%
Shoplifting42.700.00%
Other theft12.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202415
June 202419
May 202415
April 20249
March 20248
February 202413
January 202418
December 202313
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 202413
May 20245
April 202412
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP4 8AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Clarence Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Park Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Glantorvaen Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St James' Field
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Upper Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Lower Bridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Dingle Road
    Total1
    Drugs1