BIDEFORD ROAD, NP20 3BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 3BJ

BIDEFORD ROAD, NP20 3BJ, Newport has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.36 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3BJ 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 3BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3BJ, encompassing approximately 1846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (172.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

NP20 3BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenwich Road with total crimes: 27
  • Maesglas Close with total crimes: 11
  • Maesglas Avenue with total crimes: 7

BIDEFORD ROAD, NP20 3BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3037.36172.73%
Violence and sexual offences1316.24-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.0420.00%
Public order63.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.25-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.71200.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Other theft21.08-60.00%
Other crime11.08-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.49-34.78%
Shoplifting118.12-59.26%
Public order85.9614.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.25-16.67%
Other theft52.71400.00%
Drugs42.7133.33%
Other crime22.17-33.33%
Burglary11.08-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2742.7728.57%
Violence and sexual offences2314.6253.33%
Public order712.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.79-53.85%
Burglary43.250.00%
Drugs32.17200.00%
Other crime31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2136.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences1511.37-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour138.128.33%
Public order77.04600.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7966.67%
Other crime32.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2135.19-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences1611.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.6633.33%
Other crime46.50100.00%
Vehicle crime42.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-25.00%
Drugs21.62-66.67%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order10.54-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3043.8657.89%
Violence and sexual offences1616.2460.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.66200.00%
Public order74.8716.67%
Drugs63.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2533.33%
Other theft42.1733.33%
Vehicle crime22.17100.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1926.53-20.83%
Violence and sexual offences1010.29-44.44%
Public order65.4150.00%
Other theft33.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.62200.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2434.6541.18%
Violence and sexual offences1812.9963.64%
Anti-social behaviour149.75366.67%
Public order47.58-20.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1724.3641.67%
Violence and sexual offences119.20-15.38%
Public order55.9625.00%
Drugs32.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-62.50%
Other crime11.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.240.00%
Shoplifting127.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.5060.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.330.00%
Other theft42.710.00%
Public order42.17-20.00%
Other crime22.170.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.74-27.78%
Shoplifting107.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.41-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson52.71-28.57%
Public order52.71150.00%
Drugs12.71-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.750.00%
Shoplifting107.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.410.00%
Drugs53.790.00%
Other theft32.710.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 20243
February 202414
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 232 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202411
July 202427
June 202421
May 202421
April 202430
March 202419
February 202424
January 202417
December 202312
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202423
June 202415
May 202416
April 202416
March 202410
February 202418
January 202411
December 202313
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greenwich Road
    Total27
    Shoplifting26
    Public order1
  • 2. Maesglas Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Maesglas Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Buxton Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Docks Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Bideford Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bideford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Maesglas Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cefn Adda Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cefn Adda Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Park Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Old Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1