LOWER LEIGH ROAD, NP4 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8LQ

LOWER LEIGH ROAD, NP4 8LQ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.50 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8LQ, encompassing approximately 1825 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

NP4 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Luke'S Road with total crimes: 10
  • Afon Llwyd Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Llwyd Court with total crimes: 3

LOWER LEIGH ROAD, NP4 8LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.5033.33%
Public order36.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-25.00%
Other crime21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.93100.00%
Burglary32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Public order11.10-87.50%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.0836.36%
Public order88.2260.00%
Drugs24.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Other crime21.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.98-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour76.0316.67%
Public order53.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.740.00%
Other crime21.64100.00%
Drugs21.10-33.33%
Robbery11.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.79-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour67.670.00%
Drugs33.29200.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.24750.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.31150.00%
Drugs12.74-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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 behaviour26.570.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-80.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7642.86%
Criminal damage and arson55.48400.00%
Burglary12.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1216.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2950.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson79.86133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences89.31-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson34.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-50.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.120.00%
Other crime32.190.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 202414
April 202417
March 20242
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Luke'S Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Afon Llwyd Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Llwyd Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Elm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grove Estate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B4246
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Limekiln Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Snatchwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1