MEREDITH CLOSE, NP20 3HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 3HQ

MEREDITH CLOSE, NP20 3HQ, Newport has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.69 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3HQ 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 3HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3HQ, encompassing approximately 973 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP20 3HQ 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
  • Aubrey Hames Close with total crimes: 4

MEREDITH CLOSE, NP20 3HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.69-16.67%
Other theft810.280.00%
Public order28.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.06-33.33%
Drugs12.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.33150.00%
Vehicle crime35.140.00%
Public order23.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-75.00%
Burglary12.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.28166.67%
Vehicle crime38.220.00%
Public order33.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Bicycle theft12.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.2820.00%
Burglary26.170.00%
Public order12.06-66.67%
Other theft11.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.2266.67%
Public order35.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour38.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.08-50.00%
Public order12.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1233.9171.43%
Criminal damage and arson412.33100.00%
Drugs34.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.080.00%
Burglary33.0850.00%
Other theft23.08-66.67%
Robbery22.060.00%
Public order22.060.00%
Vehicle crime12.06-66.67%
Other crime11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.69-46.15%
Other theft67.19200.00%
Vehicle crime36.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.08-40.00%
Public order23.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-50.00%
Burglary22.06100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.8944.44%
Anti-social behaviour513.36150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.140.00%
Vehicle crime34.11200.00%
Public order23.080.00%
Other theft22.06-60.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.6428.57%
Other theft59.25400.00%
Burglary25.14100.00%
Public order22.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.06-50.00%
Shoplifting11.03-50.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.190.00%
Vehicle crime23.080.00%
Shoplifting22.060.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 202412
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 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 20241
April 20241
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 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
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 3HQ 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. Aubrey Hames Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Burnfort Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melfort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Anderson Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gaer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coldra Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Stow Park Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Stelvio Park Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1