PARK CLOSE, NP20 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 3AR

PARK CLOSE, NP20 3AR, Newport has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.60 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3AR 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 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3AR, encompassing approximately 593 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP20 3AR area, explore the NP20 3AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

NP20 3AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Davids Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Goldsmith Close with total crimes: 2
  • Park Drive with total crimes: 1

PARK CLOSE, NP20 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences623.6020.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.06-77.78%
Public order23.37-60.00%
Shoplifting13.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour964.0680.00%
Criminal damage and arson915.17350.00%
Public order515.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.43-37.50%
Drugs38.430.00%
Vehicle crime35.06200.00%
Other crime25.06100.00%
Other theft23.37100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences843.8360.00%
Public order513.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.43-37.50%
Shoplifting28.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.37100.00%
Other theft13.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-50.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour835.40300.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.4925.00%
Vehicle crime28.43100.00%
Other crime13.370.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Drugs11.690.00%
Other theft11.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.74-50.00%
Burglary13.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Robbery11.690.00%
Public order11.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences642.1420.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.11300.00%
Drugs26.740.00%
Public order23.37-50.00%
Shoplifting23.37100.00%
Other theft13.370.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences528.66-28.57%
Public order48.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.74100.00%
Other theft16.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.800.00%
Other theft23.370.00%
Other crime13.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-66.67%

In January 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 offences521.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.43-40.00%
Public order25.060.00%
Other crime13.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour520.2366.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.43200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.06-62.50%
Other theft15.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.720.00%
Public order413.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.06-50.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Theft from the person11.690.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%
Burglary11.690.00%

In October 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 offences837.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.490.00%
Public order38.430.00%
Drugs35.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.060.00%
Bicycle theft13.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Davids Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Goldsmith Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Park Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Old Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Maugham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Burns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1