BIRCHGROVE CLOSE, NP20 6JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 6JG

BIRCHGROVE CLOSE, NP20 6JG, Newport has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.49 per 1,000 population. This NP20 6JG 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 6JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 6JG, encompassing approximately 1600 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP20 6JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Japonica Close with total crimes: 4
  • Wistaria Close with total crimes: 3

BIRCHGROVE CLOSE, NP20 6JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.620.00%
Shoplifting43.120.00%
Burglary42.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5050.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.62-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.87-33.33%
Shoplifting43.75-84.00%
Other crime32.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87-60.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2526.2431.58%
Violence and sexual offences915.62125.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.6266.67%
Public order23.12-60.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.120.00%
Public order511.8766.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.12-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-40.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In May 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
Shoplifting1926.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.87-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.6266.67%
Public order33.1250.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Drugs11.250.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1926.24-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences1011.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-40.00%
Other theft21.87100.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2325.6127.78%
Violence and sexual offences514.37-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.120.00%
Vehicle crime33.120.00%
Public order21.87-60.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1820.62350.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.25-18.18%
Public order55.620.00%
Burglary13.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.87450.00%
Shoplifting46.87-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.870.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.9910.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.8766.67%
Burglary23.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-83.33%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.62-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.37-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences66.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.75100.00%
Public order53.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.12-25.00%
Other theft11.870.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.500.00%
Other crime11.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

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

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

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202425
June 202419
May 202419
April 202419
March 202423
February 202418
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 202410
March 20245
February 20249
January 202411
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 3 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Japonica Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wistaria Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Claremont
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Yewberry Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Almond Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pilton Vale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Laurel Crescent
    Total1
    Other 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