UPPER CHURCH STREET, NP16 5HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP16 5HU

UPPER CHURCH STREET, NP16 5HU, Monmouthshire has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.04 per 1,000 population. This NP16 5HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP16 postcode area, which has experienced 76 crimes and a crime rate of 6.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP16 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP16 5HU, encompassing approximately 868 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP16 5HU area, explore the NP16 5HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

NP16 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • St Mary Street with total crimes: 3

UPPER CHURCH STREET, NP16 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1246.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1013.8125.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.51-30.00%
Other theft58.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.75-25.00%
Robbery13.450.00%
Public order11.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1049.49-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour811.5160.00%
Shoplifting89.21-38.46%
Other theft59.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.75-33.33%
Public order24.60-60.00%
Burglary22.300.00%
Drugs22.30100.00%
Other crime12.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1356.4018.18%
Shoplifting1314.96225.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.91-16.67%
Public order55.750.00%
Other theft25.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.30-66.67%
Drugs11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1144.89-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour612.66-60.00%
Public order56.910.00%
Shoplifting45.75-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.60200.00%
Possession of weapons33.450.00%
Other theft33.45200.00%
Burglary23.450.00%
Vehicle crime12.30-50.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1863.30125.00%
Anti-social behaviour1520.72114.29%
Shoplifting1217.26-7.69%
Public order513.81-28.57%
Vehicle crime25.750.00%
Other theft12.300.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1356.40-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences814.96-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour79.21-22.22%
Public order78.06-22.22%
Burglary58.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Other crime22.30100.00%
Other theft12.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1975.97375.00%
Violence and sexual offences1821.8728.57%
Public order920.72350.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.3612.50%
Criminal damage and arson310.36-25.00%
Other theft33.4550.00%
Burglary23.45100.00%
Vehicle crime22.30100.00%
Other crime12.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1443.7475.00%
Anti-social behaviour816.1114.29%
Criminal damage and arson49.21300.00%
Shoplifting44.6033.33%
Public order24.60-60.00%
Other theft22.30100.00%
Vehicle crime12.300.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences829.93-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour79.210.00%
Public order58.060.00%
Shoplifting35.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.45-66.67%
Burglary11.15-88.89%
Other theft11.15-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1966.7646.15%
Burglary921.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.3675.00%
Public order58.060.00%
Shoplifting55.7566.67%
Vehicle crime35.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.450.00%
Other theft33.4550.00%
Drugs23.450.00%
Possession of weapons22.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.23-27.78%
Public order514.9625.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.750.00%
Shoplifting34.60-50.00%
Other theft23.45100.00%
Other crime12.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1846.040.00%
Shoplifting620.720.00%
Public order46.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.600.00%
Vehicle crime34.600.00%
Burglary23.450.00%
Other theft12.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 202415
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202413
June 202411
May 202418
April 20248
March 202418
February 202414
January 20248
December 202319
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413
June 20244
May 202412
April 202413
March 202419
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20239
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP16 5HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. St Mary Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Orchard Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Beaufort Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lyttleton Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moor Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hocker Hill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Church Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Myrtle Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1