BIRCHWOOD HOUSES, NP4 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8LD

BIRCHWOOD HOUSES, NP4 8LD, Torfaen has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.95 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8LD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP4 postcode area, which has experienced 538 crimes and a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP4 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8LD, encompassing approximately 1567 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NP4 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beeches Road with total crimes: 6
  • Elm Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bellevue Close with total crimes: 5

BIRCHWOOD HOUSES, NP4 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.9566.67%
Public order76.3840.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-33.33%
Drugs11.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.67-40.00%
Public order53.83150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.190.00%
Other crime21.91100.00%
Drugs21.28-33.33%

In May 2024, 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 offences1013.40-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour56.380.00%
Drugs33.19200.00%
Public order21.91100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.84300.00%
Drugs12.55-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.470.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-66.67%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.2914.29%
Criminal damage and arson35.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.21-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91-50.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.9571.43%
Anti-social behaviour47.6533.33%
Public order32.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91-70.00%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1014.0366.67%
Violence and sexual offences76.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4750.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.48-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.830.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.7671.43%
Other crime37.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91-33.33%
Other theft11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%
Public order10.64-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.1240.00%
Vehicle crime34.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9150.00%
Public order31.91200.00%
Other theft11.910.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 202417
February 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237
September 202312
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Beeches Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elm Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bellevue Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Beeches
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Limekiln Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Machine Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Afon Llwyd Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rhes-Yr-Afon
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Heol Rhydd-Dal
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clos Odyn
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1