RUSSELL DRIVE, NP20 6FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 6FP

RUSSELL DRIVE, NP20 6FP, Newport has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.60 per 1,000 population. This NP20 6FP 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 6FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 6FP, encompassing approximately 1553 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP20 6FP area, explore the NP20 6FP 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 (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

NP20 6FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Jeans Close with total crimes: 4
  • Whittle Drive with total crimes: 3

RUSSELL DRIVE, NP20 6FP 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson67.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.86-37.50%
Shoplifting43.220.00%
Other crime12.57-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.73-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour85.7933.33%
Shoplifting45.15-84.62%
Other crime22.570.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2631.5436.84%
Violence and sexual offences1116.7383.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.08-40.00%
Drugs13.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Public order10.64-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1928.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.2342.86%
Violence and sexual offences66.44-57.14%
Public order53.8666.67%
Other theft23.22100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1930.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences1412.2355.56%
Anti-social behaviour79.01133.33%
Public order34.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Other theft11.29-66.67%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1927.03-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences912.2312.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.790.00%
Other theft31.93200.00%
Public order21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.64-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2328.9627.78%
Violence and sexual offences814.8060.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.15400.00%
Drugs33.22200.00%
Public order21.93-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1821.24350.00%
Public order511.58400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.22-44.44%
Other theft13.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-75.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-83.33%
Drugs10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.7920.00%
Shoplifting43.86-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson42.57300.00%
Vehicle crime32.57200.00%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%
Public order11.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.3810.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.08-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour53.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.22-75.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.64-75.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.17100.00%
Shoplifting109.01-54.55%
Public order46.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.57-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.570.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-75.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2227.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences714.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.220.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 202414
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202426
June 202419
May 202419
April 202419
March 202423
February 202418
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 6FP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Jeans Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Whittle Drive
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wistaria Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Simpson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Blackett Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Almond Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westfield Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Westfield Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Rutherford Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Aspen Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. The Coppins
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Russell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1