NP4 9AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 9AS

NP4 9AS, Torfaen has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.21 per 1,000 population. This NP4 9AS 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 9AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 9AS, encompassing approximately 1892 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP4 9AS area, explore the NP4 9AS Area information page.
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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

NP4 9AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lion Street with total crimes: 3
  • Upper Waun Street with total crimes: 2
  • Cwrt Kennard with total crimes: 2

NP4 9AS 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.76-14.29%
Public order53.17150.00%
Burglary22.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

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 offences911.63-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.76-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order21.06-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.8490.91%
Anti-social behaviour1211.100.00%
Public order86.34166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.23-25.00%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

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 behaviour1217.44-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences116.3437.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.81100.00%
Public order32.11-25.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.507.69%
Violence and sexual offences87.4014.29%
Public order44.2333.33%
Burglary32.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.3844.44%
Violence and sexual offences76.87-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson33.70-57.14%
Public order31.59-50.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.906.25%
Anti-social behaviour98.98-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.76133.33%
Public order63.7050.00%
Drugs43.170.00%
Other crime32.11200.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.5560.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.46400.00%
Public order45.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11200.00%
Vehicle crime31.59200.00%
Other crime11.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.04-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.29-71.43%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences1114.2722.22%
Anti-social behaviour75.8140.00%
Public order33.70-40.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.6812.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.76-66.67%
Public order52.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.64-80.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1520.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.230.00%
Burglary42.640.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202421
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 202417
February 202416
January 202410
December 202311
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202412
May 202414
April 202413
March 20249
February 202410
January 20242
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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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 7 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
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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