DICKENS DRIVE, NP20 3JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 3JL

DICKENS DRIVE, NP20 3JL, Newport has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.03 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3JL 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 3JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3JL, encompassing approximately 957 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-87.50% decrease)

NP20 3JL 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
  • Goldsmith Close with total crimes: 2

DICKENS DRIVE, NP20 3JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.03-7.69%
Shoplifting312.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.13-87.50%
Public order22.09100.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-80.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1642.84433.33%
Violence and sexual offences1316.72-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour513.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime35.220.00%
Shoplifting23.13-71.43%
Public order12.09-75.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.7055.56%
Shoplifting714.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.3150.00%
Public order46.2733.33%
Vehicle crime34.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.13200.00%
Possession of weapons13.130.00%

In June 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 offences933.4312.50%
Shoplifting79.4016.67%
Burglary57.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.22-42.86%
Public order34.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

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 offences830.30-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour78.360.00%
Shoplifting67.3150.00%
Public order46.2733.33%
Robbery14.18-50.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-83.33%
Other crime11.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2249.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour722.9975.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.31200.00%
Shoplifting46.27-20.00%
Public order34.180.00%
Robbery23.130.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.260.00%
Shoplifting511.49-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour45.22300.00%
Public order34.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.13-33.33%
Other theft12.090.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.61-21.43%
Shoplifting1111.4922.22%
Criminal damage and arson311.490.00%
Drugs33.130.00%
Burglary33.130.00%
Vehicle crime23.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.09-80.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1443.88-26.32%
Shoplifting914.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.4025.00%
Other theft55.220.00%
Vehicle crime45.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.180.00%
Public order23.130.00%

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 offences1934.4858.33%
Anti-social behaviour419.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.18200.00%
Burglary23.130.00%
Other crime22.090.00%
Public order22.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1236.57-14.29%
Shoplifting812.54-42.86%
Public order68.3650.00%
Burglary26.270.00%
Other crime22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1436.57-26.32%
Shoplifting1414.6316.67%
Public order414.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.18-77.78%
Other crime12.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1953.290.00%
Shoplifting1219.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.540.00%
Public order69.400.00%
Vehicle crime26.270.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202416
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202414
June 20249
May 20248
April 202422
March 202411
February 202411
January 202414
December 202319
November 202312
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 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
September 202312

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 3JL 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. Goldsmith Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Maugham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shaw Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kipling Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ben Jonson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gaer Park Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Burnfort Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Melfort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castle Park Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Gaer Park Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1