NP4 8NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 8NS

NP4 8NS, Torfaen has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.42 per 1,000 population. This NP4 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 8NS, encompassing approximately 2679 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

NP4 8NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Luke'S Road with total crimes: 10
  • Newman Road with total crimes: 6
  • West Hill Road with total crimes: 5

NP4 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.8412.50%
Public order73.3675.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.18-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.6033.33%
Public order42.99-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-20.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.5133.33%
Public order178.96325.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24-44.44%
Shoplifting41.87300.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.54-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson96.72350.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.36-11.11%
Public order42.99-20.00%
Drugs21.49-33.33%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.58200.00%
Public order53.360.00%
Drugs31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.7935.29%
Public order58.58-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-25.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.430.00%
Public order86.34700.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.99-42.86%
Other crime31.490.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.5713.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.3440.00%
Vehicle crime22.610.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Public order10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.4387.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.600.00%
Burglary31.87200.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-75.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Public order10.37-87.50%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order810.45166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.9933.33%
Drugs12.990.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.08-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour63.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2425.00%
Vehicle crime31.8750.00%
Public order31.120.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1311.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202417
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202424
June 202418
May 202423
April 202423
March 202417
February 202417
January 202415
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

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 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
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 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241

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 8NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Luke'S Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Newman Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. West Hill Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hill Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hospital Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Afon Llwyd Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Llwyd Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Merchant'S Hill Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hanbury Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grove Estate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. B4246
    Total1
    Public order1