WAVELL DRIVE, NP20 6QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 6QL

WAVELL DRIVE, NP20 6QL, Newport has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.02 per 1,000 population. This NP20 6QL 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 6QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 6QL, encompassing approximately 1283 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

NP20 6QL Crime Hotspots

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

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

WAVELL DRIVE, NP20 6QL 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.02200.00%
Shoplifting47.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.12-66.67%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.68-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.340.00%
Other crime12.340.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2628.0436.84%
Anti-social behaviour320.25-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.3450.00%
Drugs12.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Public order10.78-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1929.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour914.80350.00%
Public order47.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.12-75.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences814.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.23100.00%
Other crime11.560.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1926.48-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences814.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2324.1427.78%
Violence and sexual offences417.91300.00%
Public order13.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.91350.00%
Other theft114.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.79-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour23.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.2410.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.34-60.00%
Other theft11.560.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.36-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson57.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.89200.00%
Possession of weapons12.340.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2220.2569.23%
Theft from the person117.130.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.360.00%
Public order310.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.560.00%
Drugs11.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 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
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 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
September 202313

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Whittle Drive
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wistaria Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Simpson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Graham Bell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Almond Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1