FOREST CLOSE, NP19 8LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP19 8LX

FOREST CLOSE, NP19 8LX, Newport has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This NP19 8LX 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 8LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP19 8LX, encompassing approximately 1460 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP19 8LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chwarel Court with total crimes: 3
  • Brecon Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Julian'S Road with total crimes: 1

FOREST CLOSE, NP19 8LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.42200.00%
Public order22.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.37-83.33%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.27-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour34.110.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.8057.14%
Anti-social behaviour37.5350.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Other crime22.05100.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-66.67%
Drugs10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.27250.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.05-75.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.2160.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.48-66.67%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.420.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.21-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.42300.00%
Vehicle crime12.74-66.67%
Drugs10.68-75.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.380.00%
Drugs44.790.00%
Vehicle crime32.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.79100.00%
Public order21.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.740.00%
Public order32.0550.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-83.33%
Other theft10.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.110.00%
Other crime23.420.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 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 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP19 8LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chwarel Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brecon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. St Julian'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Raphael Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Buckingham Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hertford Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cardigan Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Eveswell Park Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Upper Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hove Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1