NP4 9BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 9BD

NP4 9BD, Torfaen has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.39 per 1,000 population. This NP4 9BD 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 9BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 9BD, encompassing approximately 2084 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

NP4 9BD 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
  • Upper Waun Street with total crimes: 2

NP4 9BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.39-16.67%
Public order84.8060.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.84-12.50%
Burglary23.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.91-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour85.76-52.94%
Public order53.84-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%

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 offences2326.3976.92%
Anti-social behaviour1711.0330.77%
Public order88.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.84-33.33%
Burglary11.920.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.7118.18%
Anti-social behaviour136.24-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson66.24100.00%
Public order42.88-20.00%
Other theft21.92100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.68-8.33%
Public order55.2825.00%
Burglary42.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

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 behaviour1619.6777.78%
Violence and sexual offences127.68-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson45.76-42.86%
Public order41.92-33.33%
Burglary21.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.9511.76%
Anti-social behaviour99.12-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson74.32133.33%
Public order63.3650.00%
Drugs52.880.00%
Other crime32.40200.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.7141.67%
Anti-social behaviour118.16450.00%
Public order45.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.55-7.69%
Burglary35.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-75.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.878.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.240.00%
Public order43.84-20.00%
Other crime21.92100.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.76-55.56%
Public order53.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.40-80.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

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 behaviour1820.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.320.00%
Burglary32.400.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202423
June 202413
May 202411
April 202412
March 202419
February 202417
January 202412
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 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 202413
May 202416
April 202416
March 20249
February 202411
January 20242
December 20238
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20245
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
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. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
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 9BD 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. 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. Gerddi Treftadaeth
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Anne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 19. Ton-Mawr Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1