WELLS CLOSE, NP20 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 3LJ

WELLS CLOSE, NP20 3LJ, Newport has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.27 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3LJ, encompassing approximately 650 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

NP20 3LJ 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

WELLS CLOSE, NP20 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1132.2757.14%
Anti-social behaviour316.90-70.00%
Public order34.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.61-81.82%
Shoplifting13.070.00%
Other theft11.54-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1164.53266.67%
Anti-social behaviour1016.9042.86%
Violence and sexual offences715.37-46.15%
Public order510.7625.00%
Vehicle crime37.680.00%
Drugs24.610.00%
Other theft23.070.00%
Other crime23.07100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1352.24160.00%
Anti-social behaviour719.97-22.22%
Public order410.7633.33%
Vehicle crime36.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.61200.00%
Shoplifting24.610.00%
Other crime13.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour936.8880.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.830.00%
Public order37.6850.00%
Vehicle crime24.610.00%
Other crime13.070.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Other theft11.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences527.66-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour57.6825.00%
Other theft27.68100.00%
Public order23.07-50.00%
Burglary13.070.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%
Robbery11.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences744.5616.67%
Criminal damage and arson610.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.22300.00%
Public order46.150.00%
Drugs26.150.00%
Shoplifting23.07100.00%
Vehicle crime23.070.00%
Other theft13.070.00%
Other crime11.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.12-33.33%
Public order49.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.15100.00%
Other theft16.150.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%

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 offences929.1912.50%
Burglary313.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.610.00%
Other crime13.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-75.00%
Other theft11.54-50.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Robbery11.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.29-20.00%
Public order36.15200.00%
Vehicle crime34.610.00%
Other theft24.61100.00%
Other crime13.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1035.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.68100.00%
Other theft16.150.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Public order11.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.66-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson212.290.00%
Public order23.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.07-50.00%
Other theft13.070.00%
Theft from the person11.540.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%
Burglary11.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences930.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.830.00%
Drugs36.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.610.00%
Public order13.070.00%
Other crime11.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20243
June 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
January 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 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
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
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 2 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
February 20241

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 3LJ 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. Old Cardiff Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Maugham Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Burns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shaw Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kipling Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1