NP4 9BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 9BA

NP4 9BA, Torfaen has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.85 per 1,000 population. This NP4 9BA 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 9BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 9BA, encompassing approximately 1818 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

NP4 9BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lion Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cwrt Kennard with total crimes: 2

NP4 9BA 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.85-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour74.95-12.50%
Public order63.8520.00%
Burglary23.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.30-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour86.05-52.94%
Public order54.40-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson12.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.70109.09%
Anti-social behaviour1712.6541.67%
Public order79.3575.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.85-20.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 behaviour1218.70-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences116.6010.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.05150.00%
Public order42.750.00%
Other theft22.20100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.80-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences107.70-16.67%
Public order45.500.00%
Burglary32.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-50.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1622.0077.78%
Violence and sexual offences128.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.60-33.33%
Public order42.20-33.33%
Burglary22.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.6081.82%
Anti-social behaviour911.00-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.95100.00%
Public order63.3050.00%
Drugs53.300.00%
Other crime32.750.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.05400.00%
Public order45.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.65-21.43%
Burglary36.050.00%
Other theft31.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1416.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.70-22.22%
Public order33.85-50.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.8055.56%
Anti-social behaviour97.70-50.00%
Public order64.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.30-60.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1823.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.950.00%
Public order42.750.00%
Burglary32.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202423
June 202411
May 202410
April 202412
March 202420
February 202411
January 202411
December 202314
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202417
June 202412
May 202414
April 202416
March 20249
February 202410
January 20242
December 20237
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20245
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 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
January 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 9BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Avon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Anne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lower Waun Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Varteg Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ivor Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Old William Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Hill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ton-Mawr Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1