LOWER WAUN STREET, NP4 9QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 9QE

LOWER WAUN STREET, NP4 9QE, Torfaen has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.25 per 1,000 population. This NP4 9QE 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 9QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 9QE, encompassing approximately 2419 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP4 9QE area, explore the NP4 9QE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

NP4 9QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llanfoist Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Ty Fry Close with total crimes: 6
  • Coedcae Road with total crimes: 4

LOWER WAUN STREET, NP4 9QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.250.00%
Public order88.2760.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.31-22.22%
Other crime52.890.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In August 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 offences2016.94-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour98.27-30.77%
Public order53.72-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Other theft11.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.4926.32%
Anti-social behaviour139.92-13.33%
Public order75.37-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.8458.33%
Anti-social behaviour157.85-6.25%
Public order86.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.3133.33%
Drugs11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.6133.33%
Public order44.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-40.00%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1617.7733.33%
Violence and sexual offences96.61-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson53.72-44.44%
Public order52.07-16.67%
Burglary22.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other crime10.83-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.41-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.6221.05%
Anti-social behaviour129.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson94.96-10.00%
Public order63.720.00%
Other crime52.4866.67%
Drugs42.070.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.85180.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.79150.00%
Public order64.13100.00%
Other crime32.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.2911.76%
Anti-social behaviour57.85-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.07-33.33%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1716.1270.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.03125.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.7220.00%
Public order32.48-40.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.13-37.50%
Public order52.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.07-76.47%
Other theft11.65-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1721.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.200.00%
Public order43.310.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202424
June 202419
May 202412
April 20249
March 202423
February 202419
January 202419
December 202317
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202413
June 202415
May 202416
April 202416
March 202412
February 202414
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 202317

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20249
February 202410
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Llanfoist Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ty Fry Close
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Coedcae Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. B4248
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 5. Lion Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Stryd Coed Uchaf
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Upper Waun Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cwrt Kennard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ivor Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. James Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Phillips Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gerddi Treftadaeth
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Anne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alma Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lower Waun Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Ivor Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Old William Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Hill Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1