MELFORT GARDENS, NP20 3ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 3ET

MELFORT GARDENS, NP20 3ET, Newport has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.52 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3ET 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 3ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3ET, encompassing approximately 837 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

NP20 3ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Kipling Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Ben Jonson Way with total crimes: 1

MELFORT GARDENS, NP20 3ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.52-54.55%
Shoplifting35.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.58-71.43%
Drugs12.390.00%
Public order11.19-50.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1132.2422.22%
Criminal damage and arson713.13133.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.36-50.00%
Shoplifting22.39-71.43%
Vehicle crime22.39100.00%
Public order22.39-33.33%
Other theft12.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences932.24-30.77%
Shoplifting710.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.36100.00%
Public order34.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.58200.00%
Vehicle crime13.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1337.0162.50%
Shoplifting715.5216.67%
Burglary58.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.97-71.43%
Public order12.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.5575.00%
Shoplifting68.3650.00%
Public order27.16100.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1637.0177.78%
Anti-social behaviour419.1033.33%
Shoplifting44.78-20.00%
Burglary24.780.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Robbery11.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.460.00%
Shoplifting510.75-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson35.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.580.00%
Other theft13.580.00%
Other crime11.19-50.00%
Public order11.190.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1141.7922.22%
Violence and sexual offences913.130.00%
Vehicle crime310.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.580.00%
Other crime23.580.00%
Drugs22.390.00%
Other theft12.39-66.67%
Public order11.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.01-30.77%
Shoplifting910.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.780.00%
Other theft33.580.00%
Vehicle crime23.580.00%
Public order12.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.8885.71%
Anti-social behaviour215.52100.00%
Vehicle crime22.39100.00%
Other crime12.390.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Public order11.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting826.27-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences79.55-12.50%
Burglary28.360.00%
Public order22.39100.00%
Robbery12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1432.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences816.720.00%
Public order19.550.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20249
June 202413
May 20248
April 202416
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highfield Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Kipling Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ben Jonson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gaer Park Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Burnfort Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Melfort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stelvio Park Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1