LIME CLOSE, NP20 2LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2LP

LIME CLOSE, NP20 2LP, Newport has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.60 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2LP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP20 postcode area, which has experienced 418 crimes and a crime rate of 15.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP20 2LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2LP, encompassing approximately 1405 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP20 2LP area, explore the NP20 2LP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NP20 2LP area, visit the NP20 2LP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP20 2LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Albion Close with total crimes: 4
  • Coulson Close with total crimes: 3

LIME CLOSE, NP20 2LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1630.606.67%
Anti-social behaviour611.38-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.270.00%
Drugs42.85300.00%
Public order42.85100.00%
Possession of weapons32.85200.00%
Bicycle theft22.130.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Shoplifting21.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.4415.38%
Anti-social behaviour1410.67-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson49.9633.33%
Shoplifting42.8533.33%
Burglary32.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1634.1545.45%
Violence and sexual offences1311.38-27.78%
Burglary49.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.85-40.00%
Other theft32.13200.00%
Shoplifting32.13-75.00%
Public order22.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-71.43%
Robbery11.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1841.2763.64%
Shoplifting1212.819.09%
Anti-social behaviour118.5457.14%
Vehicle crime77.83600.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.98-16.67%
Burglary33.5650.00%
Public order12.13-75.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1133.44-42.11%
Shoplifting117.8383.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.8316.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.98100.00%
Public order44.270.00%
Other theft32.85-25.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1937.7146.15%
Anti-social behaviour613.5250.00%
Shoplifting64.2720.00%
Public order44.27100.00%
Other theft42.850.00%
Vehicle crime42.85100.00%
Possession of weapons32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13-50.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.48-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.25200.00%
Shoplifting54.27-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour43.560.00%
Public order22.85100.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.1542.86%
Shoplifting1314.238.33%
Anti-social behaviour49.25-33.33%
Burglary32.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Drugs10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1434.87-17.65%
Shoplifting129.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.5420.00%
Vehicle crime54.2766.67%
Public order33.5650.00%
Possession of weapons22.130.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.90-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour512.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Shoplifting32.13-76.92%
Public order22.13-75.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2349.1043.75%
Shoplifting1316.37-18.75%
Public order89.25100.00%
Other theft75.69133.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.56-44.44%
Vehicle crime33.560.00%
Other crime22.13-50.00%
Burglary21.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1646.96-23.81%
Shoplifting1611.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour911.3880.00%
Public order46.400.00%
Burglary42.850.00%
Other crime42.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.850.00%
Vehicle crime32.13-25.00%
Other theft32.13-62.50%
Drugs22.130.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2144.120.00%
Shoplifting1414.940.00%
Other theft89.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.690.00%
Public order43.560.00%
Vehicle crime42.850.00%
Drugs22.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.420.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202416
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202413
June 202418
May 202411
April 202419
March 202413
February 202420
January 202414
December 202317
November 202323
October 202316
September 202321

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 202413
January 202412
December 20233
November 202313
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 2LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Albion Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Coulson Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Robert Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lewis Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kirby Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Temple Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. James Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Haynes Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Oswald Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Capel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Charlotte Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Arthur Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Jeddo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pottery Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St Stephen'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Adeline Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Bell Vue Terrace
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rutland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1