BUCHAN CLOSE, NP20 3HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 3HF

BUCHAN CLOSE, NP20 3HF, Newport has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.09 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3HF 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 3HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3HF, encompassing approximately 995 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NP20 3HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyndhurst Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Masefield Vale with total crimes: 5
  • Kipling Hill with total crimes: 1

BUCHAN CLOSE, NP20 3HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.09-38.46%
Other theft88.040.00%
Public order28.04100.00%
Drugs12.010.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.1130.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.06400.00%
Vehicle crime35.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.01-71.43%
Public order12.01-50.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.0575.00%
Vehicle crime37.030.00%
Public order23.01100.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.0942.86%
Anti-social behaviour410.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.02100.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.10-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour67.030.00%
Other theft26.030.00%
Public order22.01-33.33%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.1014.29%
Anti-social behaviour68.04100.00%
Public order36.03200.00%
Other theft23.01100.00%
Burglary12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.01-25.00%
Other theft13.01-50.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1436.1627.27%
Anti-social behaviour414.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.0233.33%
Drugs34.020.00%
Burglary33.0150.00%
Other crime23.010.00%
Other theft22.01-66.67%
Robbery22.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.01-75.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1133.15-45.00%
Other theft611.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.030.00%
Vehicle crime45.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.02-25.00%
Public order23.010.00%
Burglary22.01100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour520.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.020.00%
Public order24.020.00%
Other theft22.01-60.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.100.00%
Other theft510.05400.00%
Burglary25.02100.00%
Public order22.01100.00%
Robbery12.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting11.00-66.67%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.090.00%
Shoplifting310.050.00%
Public order13.010.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 202414
January 202411
December 202320
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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 3HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lyndhurst Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Public order1
  • 2. Masefield Vale
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Kipling Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ben Jonson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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