NP4 9AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 9AJ

NP4 9AJ, Torfaen has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.58 per 1,000 population. This NP4 9AJ 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 9AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 9AJ, encompassing approximately 1988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

NP4 9AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4248 with total crimes: 3
  • Lion Street with total crimes: 3
  • Upper Waun Street with total crimes: 2

NP4 9AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.580.00%
Public order54.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.51-28.57%
Other crime32.510.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.57-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.53-41.67%
Public order33.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.1381.82%
Anti-social behaviour1210.060.00%
Public order66.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.02-25.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.09-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.0410.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.53100.00%
Public order32.01-25.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1519.1136.36%
Violence and sexual offences107.5442.86%
Public order45.03100.00%
Burglary32.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1114.0857.14%
Violence and sexual offences75.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.52-57.14%
Burglary21.510.00%
Public order21.01-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.04-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson73.52133.33%
Public order53.5225.00%
Drugs42.510.00%
Other crime32.01200.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.1127.27%
Anti-social behaviour117.041000.00%
Public order45.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Other crime11.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5637.50%
Burglary25.530.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-85.71%

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 offences811.5714.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.0240.00%
Public order33.52-40.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.52-66.67%
Public order52.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.51-80.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.520.00%
Burglary42.510.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202420
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 202414
February 202414
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 202412
May 202415
April 202411
March 20247
February 202411
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20244
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP4 9AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B4248
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 2. Lion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Upper Waun Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cwrt Kennard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ivor Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. James Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Phillips Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gerddi Treftadaeth
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Anne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alma Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lower Waun Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ivor Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Old William Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Hill Street
    Total1
    Public order1