MELFORT ROAD, NP20 3FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 3FQ

MELFORT ROAD, NP20 3FQ, Newport has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.01 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3FQ 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 3FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3FQ, encompassing approximately 825 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

NP20 3FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Masefield Vale with total crimes: 5
  • Ben Jonson Way with total crimes: 1

MELFORT ROAD, NP20 3FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.01-50.00%
Shoplifting38.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.63-66.67%
Drugs22.420.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Vehicle crime12.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1433.9140.00%
Criminal damage and arson616.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.27-50.00%
Shoplifting22.42-71.43%
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Public order22.42-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1035.12-16.67%
Shoplifting712.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.480.00%
Public order34.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.63200.00%
Vehicle crime23.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1235.1271.43%
Shoplifting714.5316.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.48-20.00%
Burglary24.84100.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.420.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.64-46.15%
Shoplifting68.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.270.00%
Public order26.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.420.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.3330.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.7466.67%
Public order46.06300.00%
Shoplifting44.84-20.00%
Burglary14.840.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.28-23.08%
Shoplifting512.11-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson36.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.63-25.00%
Other theft23.63100.00%
Other crime12.42-50.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1353.2930.00%
Shoplifting1115.7422.22%
Anti-social behaviour413.32-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.840.00%
Drugs33.630.00%
Burglary33.630.00%
Vehicle crime23.63-33.33%
Other crime22.420.00%
Other theft12.42-80.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1044.81-47.37%
Shoplifting912.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.9025.00%
Other theft56.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.060.00%
Vehicle crime33.6350.00%
Public order23.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1938.76111.11%
Anti-social behaviour423.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.840.00%
Public order23.630.00%
Vehicle crime22.42100.00%
Other crime12.420.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences929.07-10.00%
Shoplifting810.90-42.86%
Burglary29.690.00%
Public order22.42100.00%
Robbery12.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1435.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences1016.960.00%
Public order112.110.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247
April 202413
March 202410
February 202413
January 202410
December 202319
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highfield Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Masefield Vale
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Anderson Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stow Park Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stelvio Park Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1