NP4 8JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8JX

NP4 8JX, Torfaen has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8JX 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 8JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8JX, encompassing approximately 1270 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP4 8JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • St Cadoc'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hen Ben-Y-Garn with total crimes: 2

NP4 8JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.81-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.51100.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.08-33.33%
Public order23.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8750.00%
Other crime14.720.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.15-50.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1550.00%
Drugs12.360.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In February 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 offences37.08-25.00%
Public order22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.1550.00%
Other theft22.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8725.00%
Public order23.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.57-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.150.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St Cadoc'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hen Ben-Y-Garn
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Penygarn Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. The Woodlands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Folly View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Park Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Church Wood
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1