NP4 8JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8JZ

NP4 8JZ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.04 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8JZ 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 8JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8JZ, encompassing approximately 2260 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NP4 8JZ 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 8JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.0457.14%
Anti-social behaviour49.73100.00%
Public order31.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.62-30.00%
Other theft26.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-60.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.1342.86%
Anti-social behaviour68.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.65400.00%
Public order42.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.940.00%
Public order66.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.19-50.00%
Public order20.88-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences813.27-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour53.5466.67%
Public order52.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-20.00%
Other crime31.77200.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences1914.6072.73%
Criminal damage and arson58.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21200.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7310.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.87-58.33%
Vehicle crime22.21100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1211.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.31-37.50%
Other crime14.42-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.6060.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.08100.00%
Public order32.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33-40.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 offences109.73-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2150.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences1610.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 202420
June 202414
May 202414
April 20248
March 202419
February 202411
January 202410
December 202316
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 202412
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
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 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 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP4 8JZ 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. Upland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Central Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchard Close
    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