GAER PARK HILL, NP20 3NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 3NQ

GAER PARK HILL, NP20 3NQ, Newport has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.41 per 1,000 population. This NP20 3NQ 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 3NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 3NQ, encompassing approximately 908 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

NP20 3NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Shaw Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Kipling Hill with total crimes: 1

GAER PARK HILL, NP20 3NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.41-14.29%
Shoplifting36.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.30-85.71%
Drugs11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson725.31133.33%
Violence and sexual offences77.70-22.22%
Vehicle crime47.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4050.00%
Shoplifting23.30-71.43%

In July 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 offences927.5128.57%
Shoplifting79.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.70200.00%
Vehicle crime23.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Public order22.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.610.00%
Shoplifting77.7016.67%
Burglary67.700.00%
Public order26.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.20-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.61-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour77.70133.33%
Shoplifting67.7050.00%
Public order36.60200.00%
Other theft13.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-75.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.62280.00%
Shoplifting420.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4050.00%
Robbery23.300.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.7125.00%
Shoplifting55.50-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour25.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.20-50.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%
Public order11.100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1124.2122.22%
Violence and sexual offences412.11-42.86%
Vehicle crime24.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.20-75.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting931.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.91-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour47.70100.00%
Vehicle crime34.40200.00%
Other theft33.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.300.00%
Public order12.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.9157.14%
Burglary212.11100.00%
Other crime22.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Public order12.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting828.61-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences78.80-30.00%
Public order47.7033.33%
Other crime24.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1430.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences1015.410.00%
Public order311.010.00%
Other crime13.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 202419
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 202311
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highfield Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shaw Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kipling Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ben Jonson Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gaer Park Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Burnfort Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Melfort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Castle Park Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Gaer Park Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1