THE OCTAGON, NP16 5QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP16 5QJ

THE OCTAGON, NP16 5QJ, Monmouthshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This NP16 5QJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP16 postcode area, which has experienced 76 crimes and a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP16 5QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP16 5QJ, encompassing approximately 1343 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP16 5QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Striguil Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fisherman'S Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Heather Close with total crimes: 2

THE OCTAGON, NP16 5QJ 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.9142.86%
Public order27.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.160.00%
Public order35.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23100.00%
Other crime11.490.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.950.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.95100.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.19100.00%
Other theft15.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.47-33.33%
Drugs12.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7020.00%
Public order14.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.93-58.33%
Other theft33.720.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.930.00%
Bicycle theft12.230.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.95100.00%
Other theft22.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.70300.00%
Public order22.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.190.00%
Public order24.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP16 5QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Striguil Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Fisherman'S Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Heather Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Camp Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Magnolia Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Old Oak Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thornwell Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St Ewens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other theft1