CASTLE STREET, NP4 9QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP4 9QL

CASTLE STREET, NP4 9QL, Torfaen has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.98 per 1,000 population. This NP4 9QL 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 9QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP4 9QL, encompassing approximately 2392 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP4 9QL 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

CASTLE STREET, NP4 9QL 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.9811.11%
Public order78.3640.00%
Other crime52.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Other theft10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.3038.46%
Anti-social behaviour97.5250.00%
Public order53.76-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.54-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour65.43-53.85%
Public order62.510.00%
Vehicle crime22.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-50.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.52-18.75%
Public order65.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5133.33%
Drugs11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

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 behaviour1617.5614.29%
Violence and sexual offences126.6933.33%
Public order45.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-40.00%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.7240.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.85-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson53.76-37.50%
Public order42.09-33.33%
Burglary21.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other crime10.84-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.485.56%
Anti-social behaviour107.94-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson84.18-20.00%
Public order63.340.00%
Other crime42.5133.33%
Drugs11.670.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.57-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour147.52250.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.85150.00%
Public order64.18100.00%
Other crime32.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.0511.76%
Criminal damage and arson47.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-50.00%
Burglary31.67200.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.8970.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.3420.00%
Public order32.51-40.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences1011.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.18-28.57%
Public order52.0925.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-75.00%
Other theft11.67-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.270.00%
Public order42.930.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202413
June 202418
May 202412
April 20249
March 202419
February 202418
January 202419
December 202317
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 202413
May 202416
April 202414
March 202410
February 202414
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 202316

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 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 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 202410
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

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 9QL 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. Ivor Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Phillips Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upper Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gerddi Treftadaeth
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Anne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alma Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Lower Waun Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ivor Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Mary Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Old William Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hill Street
    Total1
    Public order1