JAPONICA CLOSE, NP20 6JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 6JQ

JAPONICA CLOSE, NP20 6JQ, Newport has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.46 per 1,000 population. This NP20 6JQ 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 6JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 6JQ, encompassing approximately 1634 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP20 6JQ 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

JAPONICA CLOSE, NP20 6JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.46166.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.89300.00%
Shoplifting42.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.34-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences32.45-62.50%
Other crime11.830.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2624.4736.84%
Violence and sexual offences815.90100.00%
Public order34.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83100.00%
Other theft11.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1918.960.00%
Public order411.62300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.45-33.33%
Other theft22.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1918.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences611.62100.00%
Other crime23.670.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.13-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences311.620.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2322.6327.78%
Criminal damage and arson514.070.00%
Vehicle crime33.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.13350.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.0140.00%
Public order24.280.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.95400.00%
Shoplifting43.06-63.64%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.4010.00%
Burglary26.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-83.33%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-85.71%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.74-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences76.12250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.28500.00%
Public order33.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2215.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.460.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241
April 20242
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 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 6JQ 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. Almond Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pilton Vale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westfield Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Aspen Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. The Coppins
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1