NP4 8NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8NQ

NP4 8NQ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.12 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8NQ 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 8NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8NQ, encompassing approximately 2668 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

NP4 8NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Luke'S Road with total crimes: 10
  • West Hill Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hill Street with total crimes: 4

NP4 8NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.1223.08%
Anti-social behaviour76.0016.67%
Public order52.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.8733.33%
Other crime21.500.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.37-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour64.870.00%
Burglary42.250.00%
Public order31.50-84.21%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.8643.75%
Public order198.62280.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.12-25.00%
Shoplifting42.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-66.67%
Drugs21.120.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.24-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson96.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.370.00%
Public order53.0025.00%
Other crime21.87100.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.62-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour87.87300.00%
Public order43.00-20.00%
Drugs31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.49100.00%
Public order58.99-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.49-20.00%
Public order74.50600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-77.78%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.877.14%
Criminal damage and arson95.62800.00%
Burglary23.370.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In January 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 offences1411.2475.00%
Other theft25.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-71.43%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.12-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour73.0075.00%
Public order62.62200.00%
Other theft22.250.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.99-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Burglary10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.250.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202423
June 202416
May 202421
April 202424
March 202412
February 202415
January 202414
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202419
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20249
January 20241
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Luke'S Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. West Hill Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hill Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Afon Llwyd Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Llwyd Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Merchant'S Hill Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Hanbury Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grove Estate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B4246
    Total1
    Public order1