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

Overview of Crime in NP4 8LD

BIRCHWOOD HOUSES, NP4 8LD, Torfaen has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8LD 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP4 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Afon Llwyd Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Llwyd Court with total crimes: 3
  • Elm Close with total crimes: 1

BIRCHWOOD HOUSES, NP4 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.19-25.00%
Public order21.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.84-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.4733.33%
Burglary22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Public order11.28-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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 offences711.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.830.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 202417
February 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Afon Llwyd Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Llwyd Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Elm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B4246
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Limekiln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Snatchwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Clos Odyn
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1