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

Overview of Crime in NP20 3JQ

DICKENS DRIVE, NP20 3JQ, Newport has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.44 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3JQ 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 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3JQ, encompassing approximately 708 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-78.57% decrease)

NP20 3JQ 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 3JQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1232.4471.43%
Anti-social behaviour416.93-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.64-78.57%
Public order34.23200.00%
Other theft14.230.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1452.19366.67%
Anti-social behaviour1019.75150.00%
Violence and sexual offences714.10-36.36%
Other crime29.87100.00%
Vehicle crime22.820.00%
Drugs12.820.00%
Public order11.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.26175.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.52-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson35.640.00%
Public order34.230.00%
Vehicle crime24.230.00%
Other crime12.820.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour928.2180.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.69-50.00%
Public order35.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.230.00%
Other crime12.820.00%
Other theft11.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.2825.00%
Public order47.0533.33%
Other theft25.640.00%
Burglary12.820.00%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-83.33%
Other crime11.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1039.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.46100.00%
Public order35.64-25.00%
Other theft24.23100.00%
Vehicle crime12.820.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Robbery11.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.57-50.00%
Public order47.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.64100.00%
Other theft12.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1031.03-9.09%
Burglary314.100.00%
Other crime24.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.82-50.00%
Other theft11.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-85.71%
Drugs11.410.00%
Robbery11.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1139.49-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour715.5275.00%
Vehicle crime49.87300.00%
Public order25.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.82-33.33%
Other theft22.82100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1539.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour421.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.6450.00%
Burglary24.23100.00%
Other theft12.820.00%
Other crime11.41-50.00%
Public order11.41-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1036.670.00%
Public order514.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Other crime22.82100.00%
Other theft12.820.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.800.00%
Public order414.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 3JQ 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. Park Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Maugham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Burns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shaw Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kipling Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ben Jonson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gaer Park Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Gaer Park Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1