THE RIDGEWAY, NP4 8JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8JH

THE RIDGEWAY, NP4 8JH, Torfaen has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.78 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8JH 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 8JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8JH, encompassing approximately 879 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP4 8JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Lon Y Ffoledd with total crimes: 2
  • Ridgeway with total crimes: 2

THE RIDGEWAY, NP4 8JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.37-50.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.69-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%

In July 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 offences617.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.82150.00%
Public order35.69-25.00%
Other theft13.410.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.27100.00%
Shoplifting12.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.960.00%
Public order23.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.27-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%

In April 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 behaviour518.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.6950.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.41-40.00%
Public order23.410.00%
Other theft22.270.00%
Burglary12.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.270.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.23400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.270.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.960.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Drugs12.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 13 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 8JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lon Y Ffoledd
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ridgeway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. St Cadoc'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Price Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Links
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1