PENYGARN ROAD, NP4 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8BG

PENYGARN ROAD, NP4 8BG, Torfaen has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.71 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP4 postcode area, which has experienced 420 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP4 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8BG, encompassing approximately 1376 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

NP4 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • The Woodlands with total crimes: 4
  • St David'S Close with total crimes: 2

PENYGARN ROAD, NP4 8BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.7162.50%
Criminal damage and arson39.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18-77.78%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour918.89-55.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.54-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson35.81-57.14%
Public order32.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2041.42150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1914.5335.71%
Criminal damage and arson713.8175.00%
Public order65.0920.00%
Drugs24.360.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.8927.27%
Anti-social behaviour810.17166.67%
Public order55.81150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6333.33%
Burglary22.91100.00%
Drugs21.45100.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.8922.22%
Criminal damage and arson37.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-50.00%
Public order22.180.00%
Shoplifting21.45100.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other crime10.73-75.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.89-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour66.54-40.00%
Other crime44.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9150.00%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.9883.33%
Anti-social behaviour107.99100.00%
Public order37.27-25.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-50.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.99-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.63100.00%
Public order42.91300.00%
Other theft22.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.900.00%
Other theft33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.2725.00%
Public order43.63100.00%
Burglary12.910.00%
Shoplifting10.73-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.08-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.630.00%
Shoplifting42.9133.33%
Public order22.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.090.00%
Shoplifting32.910.00%
Public order22.180.00%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 202419
May 202414
April 202411
March 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 202315
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Woodlands
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. St David'S Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pont Ap Hywell
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stryd Iago
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Folly View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clos Afon Llwyd
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Michael Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Davis Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1