PLAYFORD CRESCENT, NP19 9HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP19 9HW

PLAYFORD CRESCENT, NP19 9HW, Newport has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.68 per 1,000 population. This NP19 9HW 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 9HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP19 9HW, encompassing approximately 1086 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP19 9HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cot Farm Close with total crimes: 6
  • Dawson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Brake Crescent with total crimes: 4

PLAYFORD CRESCENT, NP19 9HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.68133.33%
Public order412.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.68100.00%
Other theft33.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76100.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.80-14.29%
Other theft25.520.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Vehicle crime11.84-50.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences713.80-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour26.44-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.84-66.67%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.60-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour914.72125.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.28-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2337.7221.05%
Criminal damage and arson521.16-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour44.60-42.86%
Public order33.68-50.00%
Other theft32.76200.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Burglary11.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1949.6826.67%
Criminal damage and arson1717.4870.00%
Anti-social behaviour715.64250.00%
Public order66.44100.00%
Vehicle crime25.52100.00%
Bicycle theft11.840.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.207.14%
Criminal damage and arson1013.80400.00%
Public order39.20-62.50%
Other theft22.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-84.62%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1435.88-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1312.88225.00%
Public order811.9660.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.36-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1634.04100.00%
Public order514.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.60-20.00%
Drugs23.68100.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.360.00%
Public order44.60-33.33%
Other theft23.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.68-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson79.200.00%
Public order66.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.5225.00%
Bicycle theft14.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2238.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson720.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.440.00%
Public order33.680.00%
Other theft22.760.00%
Other crime21.840.00%
Bicycle theft11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 202423
April 202419
March 202415
February 202414
January 202416
December 20238
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 202417
March 202410
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 202413
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP19 9HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cot Farm Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dawson Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Brake Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Fred Edwards Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Warlock Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Handel Court
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Holst Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Sterndale Bennett Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dibdin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Moore Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brain Close
    Total1
    Public order1