HARLEQUIN DRIVE, NP20 5GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 5GJ

HARLEQUIN DRIVE, NP20 5GJ, Newport has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.58 per 1,000 population. This NP20 5GJ 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 5GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 5GJ, encompassing approximately 806 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

NP20 5GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shaftesbury Street with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Glastonbury Close with total crimes: 5

HARLEQUIN DRIVE, NP20 5GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1980.58-32.14%
Public order1223.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour1114.8857.14%
Shoplifting613.64-14.29%
Possession of weapons37.440.00%
Drugs33.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.72-66.67%
Burglary33.7250.00%
Vehicle crime33.72200.00%
Other theft13.72-50.00%
Other crime11.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2883.0664.71%
Criminal damage and arson934.71200.00%
Public order811.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.92-22.22%
Shoplifting78.68250.00%
Other theft28.680.00%
Burglary22.480.00%
Other crime12.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-50.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1757.0321.43%
Anti-social behaviour921.0780.00%
Public order811.160.00%
Other crime49.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.72-60.00%
Shoplifting22.480.00%
Robbery12.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1453.31-30.00%
Public order817.36-27.27%
Vehicle crime59.92400.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.20-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson46.20300.00%
Other theft34.960.00%
Burglary23.72100.00%
Drugs12.480.00%
Other crime11.24-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2075.6253.85%
Anti-social behaviour1724.790.00%
Public order1121.07120.00%
Other crime513.64400.00%
Bicycle theft26.20100.00%
Possession of weapons22.480.00%
Shoplifting12.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1343.39-61.76%
Vehicle crime616.120.00%
Public order57.44-37.50%
Other theft46.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.96100.00%
Bicycle theft12.480.00%
Drugs11.24-66.67%
Other crime11.240.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3479.3470.00%
Anti-social behaviour1042.1566.67%
Public order812.40-27.27%
Other theft69.920.00%
Drugs37.440.00%
Shoplifting13.72-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-87.50%
Other crime11.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2070.665.26%
Public order1124.7983.33%
Criminal damage and arson813.6460.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.92-25.00%
Shoplifting57.440.00%
Vehicle crime36.20-66.67%
Other crime23.72100.00%
Theft from the person12.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1979.3458.33%
Vehicle crime923.55125.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.16100.00%
Public order69.920.00%
Other theft57.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.2025.00%
Shoplifting56.20150.00%
Drugs26.200.00%
Burglary22.480.00%
Other crime12.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Robbery11.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1245.87-20.00%
Public order614.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.96300.00%
Vehicle crime44.960.00%
Other theft34.960.00%
Drugs23.720.00%
Shoplifting22.48100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1545.87-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour718.60-61.11%
Vehicle crime48.68100.00%
Public order34.96-75.00%
Other theft33.7250.00%
Burglary33.7250.00%
Shoplifting13.72-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-88.89%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1890.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1722.310.00%
Public order1221.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson914.880.00%
Shoplifting811.160.00%
Vehicle crime29.920.00%
Other theft22.480.00%
Other crime22.480.00%
Burglary22.480.00%
Possession of weapons12.480.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 20245
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202428
July 202417
June 202414
May 202420
April 202413
March 202434
February 202420
January 202419
December 202312
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 202417
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 5GJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shaftesbury Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Glastonbury Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Campion Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wyndham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Agincourt Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Tetbury Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Queen'S Hill Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Argyle Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Upper Power Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Sedgemoor Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Shrewsbury Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Ross Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Salisbury Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Harlequin Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Harlequin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Allt-Yr-Yn Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sorrel Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Colts Foot Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Lucas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Queen'S Hill
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Queen'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Locke Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Malmesbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hoskins Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1