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

Overview of Crime in NP20 3JN

DICKENS DRIVE, NP20 3JN, Newport has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.73 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3JN 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 3JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3JN, encompassing approximately 1058 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

NP20 3JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Davids Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Masefield Vale with total crimes: 5
  • Goldsmith Close with total crimes: 2

DICKENS DRIVE, NP20 3JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.7385.71%
Anti-social behaviour412.28-60.00%
Public order33.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.83-86.67%
Other theft11.890.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1534.96400.00%
Anti-social behaviour1014.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.45-41.67%
Other crime26.61100.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Public order11.89-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.34-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.720.00%
Public order32.8350.00%
Vehicle crime22.830.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.2320.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.830.00%
Public order21.89-50.00%
Other theft11.89-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.84-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour55.67-16.67%
Public order44.7233.33%
Other theft23.78100.00%
Bicycle theft11.890.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-83.33%
Other crime10.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.2385.71%
Criminal damage and arson612.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.6750.00%
Public order35.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.830.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.89-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson46.61300.00%
Public order43.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.78300.00%
Other theft13.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.84-18.18%
Burglary38.500.00%
Vehicle crime22.83-50.00%
Drugs21.890.00%
Other theft11.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-83.33%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.56-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour610.39100.00%
Vehicle crime45.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.78-33.33%
Other theft21.890.00%
Public order11.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.5177.78%
Criminal damage and arson315.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8350.00%
Burglary22.83100.00%
Other crime11.89-50.00%
Public order10.94-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.84-18.18%
Public order48.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.780.00%
Other crime21.89100.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.95-35.29%
Public order410.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.78-66.67%
Other crime11.89-66.67%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1734.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour616.060.00%
Public order65.670.00%
Other crime35.670.00%
Vehicle crime22.830.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202412
June 20243
May 20246
April 202413
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 202316
November 20239
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 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 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Davids Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Burns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shaw Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kipling Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ben Jonson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gaer Park Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Arnold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gaer Park Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1