NP4 8FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8FD

NP4 8FD, Torfaen has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.36 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8FD 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 8FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8FD, encompassing approximately 1894 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NP4 8FD 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

NP4 8FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.3642.86%
Anti-social behaviour410.56100.00%
Public order32.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.390.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.2516.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.08-7.69%
Public order26.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In May 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 offences1310.0362.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.25-52.94%
Public order54.22400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.64-20.00%
Other theft22.110.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.3188.89%
Criminal damage and arson58.970.00%
Other theft22.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.75-54.55%
Vehicle crime22.640.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1111.6183.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.81-35.71%
Other crime14.75-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.3140.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.39200.00%
Public order33.170.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-60.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

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 offences1011.08-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.28150.00%
Other crime22.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 202414
June 202412
May 202413
April 20248
March 202417
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

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 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
March 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241

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
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP4 8FD 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. Barn Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Beechwood Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Grove Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Upland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Central Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Winstone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bythway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Cobner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Price Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Links
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1