MERLIN CRESCENT, NP19 7LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP19 7LF

MERLIN CRESCENT, NP19 7LF, Newport has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.01 per 1,000 population. This NP19 7LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP19 postcode area, which has experienced 353 crimes and a crime rate of 11.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP19 7LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP19 7LF, encompassing approximately 1749 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

NP19 7LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Badminton Road with total crimes: 10
  • Tudor Road with total crimes: 8
  • Brangwyn Crescent with total crimes: 3

MERLIN CRESCENT, NP19 7LF 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.01-30.77%
Vehicle crime75.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.00500.00%
Public order63.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.43-66.67%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Burglary11.14-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In August 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 offences1316.0130.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.43-45.45%
Public order23.430.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-80.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1118.29120.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.72400.00%
Public order22.860.00%
Burglary11.14-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.72-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour53.43-50.00%
Burglary22.86100.00%
Public order21.14-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-80.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In May 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 offences1121.7210.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.720.00%
Public order52.8666.67%
Drugs22.86100.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.00-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour55.7225.00%
Public order32.8650.00%
Other theft11.71-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.8618.18%
Anti-social behaviour47.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29-20.00%
Other theft22.29100.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.1522.22%
Criminal damage and arson56.29400.00%
Vehicle crime32.8650.00%
Burglary21.71100.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.43-18.18%
Drugs55.14400.00%
Other crime52.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.86-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.72-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour56.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.86200.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.00-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour37.43-76.92%
Public order21.710.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other theft10.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.430.00%
Other theft42.290.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202410
June 20246
May 202411
April 202410
March 202413
February 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP19 7LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Badminton Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Tudor Road
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brangwyn Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. Brecon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Hogarth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Julian'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Caerleon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hubert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Heather Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Goya Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Kelly Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Buckingham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hertford Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cardigan Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1