NP18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP18

NP18, Newport has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NP18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NP18, encompassing approximately 10926 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

NP18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lodge Road with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Longbridge with total crimes: 4

NP18 Crime Map

Postcodes in NP18

The postcode district are associated with the NP18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NP18 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.95-25.00%
Public order122.20140.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.1022.22%
Other theft61.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-33.33%
Burglary30.370.00%
Shoplifting20.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.18-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.3245.45%
Anti-social behaviour92.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8220.00%
Vehicle crime60.550.00%
Other theft50.550.00%
Public order50.46-28.57%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.40-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.0180.00%
Public order70.82133.33%
Burglary60.64-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-16.67%
Other theft50.46-16.67%
Drugs30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.1384.62%
Burglary72.20250.00%
Other crime60.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.55200.00%
Other theft60.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.55-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Drugs30.3750.00%
Public order30.27-57.14%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.75-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.1916.67%
Public order70.64-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.64-20.00%
Other theft30.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-66.67%
Burglary20.180.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences205.5833.33%
Other theft91.8350.00%
Public order80.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5550.00%
Vehicle crime50.5566.67%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.66-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour81.37300.00%
Other theft60.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.37200.00%
Public order20.27-60.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Burglary10.09-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.5876.92%
Criminal damage and arson72.1175.00%
Public order50.640.00%
Burglary30.46200.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.27100.00%
Other theft20.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%
Robbery10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences132.11-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-91.67%
Burglary10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.39-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour121.4620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Other crime40.46300.00%
Other theft40.3733.33%
Public order30.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.09-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.12-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour101.6542.86%
Public order60.9250.00%
Other theft30.5550.00%
Drugs30.27200.00%
Vehicle crime20.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.1244.44%
Anti-social behaviour72.38-36.36%
Public order40.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.370.00%
Other theft20.27-66.67%
Burglary10.180.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.650.00%
Other theft61.010.00%
Public order60.550.00%
Other crime40.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.370.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
October 20233
September 20236
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202432
May 202422
April 202424
March 202413
February 202420
January 202415
December 202323
November 202313
October 202316
September 202318
August 202326
July 202318

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 202312
September 202310
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 20246
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
February 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231
July 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lodge Road
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Longbridge
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 4. Myrtle Cottages
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Caerlicken Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Old Hill Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. St Curigs Gardens
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gwladys Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Belmont Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Cherry Tree Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Holly Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Waltwood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hadrian Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Afon Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Lodge Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Old Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Castle Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ashwell
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Bailey Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. The Nurseries
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shepherd Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Robin Hood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ford Farm Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Greenfields View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1