THE LINKS, NP4 8DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8DG

THE LINKS, NP4 8DG, Torfaen has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.08 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8DG 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 8DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8DG, encompassing approximately 1936 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NP4 8DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newman Road with total crimes: 6
  • West Hill Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

THE LINKS, NP4 8DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.08130.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.88100.00%
Public order32.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.81-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour25.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.5954.55%
Anti-social behaviour68.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.10400.00%
Public order32.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.40-8.33%
Public order65.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.3071.43%
Criminal damage and arson26.20-50.00%
Public order21.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.98-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour53.6266.67%
Public order52.58400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.58-20.00%
Other crime32.07200.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.5390.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.580.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.33-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson55.16-54.55%
Vehicle crime22.58100.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.95-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson115.68120.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.68-33.33%
Other crime11.03-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9862.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.7166.67%
Public order32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-40.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.33-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58200.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 202417
June 202411
May 202412
April 20247
March 202419
February 202410
January 202411
December 202313
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 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
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newman Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 2. West Hill Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Greenland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Beechwood Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Grove Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lon Y Ffoledd
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ridgeway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Upland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Central Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Winstone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bythway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cobner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Price Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Links
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1