NP16 5WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP16 5WJ

NP16 5WJ, Monmouthshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.32 per 1,000 population. This NP16 5WJ 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 5WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP16 5WJ, encompassing approximately 1039 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP16 5WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • St Davids Close with total crimes: 4
  • Waters Road with total crimes: 2

NP16 5WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.3240.00%
Public order46.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.850.00%
Possession of weapons22.890.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.89-60.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson511.54400.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.92-50.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.54-40.00%
Public order32.890.00%
Other theft22.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Shoplifting11.920.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.54-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour34.81200.00%
Drugs12.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-66.67%
Burglary10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.43800.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.660.00%
Other theft12.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.92-75.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.430.00%
Vehicle crime33.85200.00%
Burglary22.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-33.33%
Public order21.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.92-50.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.51-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.89100.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.580.00%
Public order26.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.92-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Public order32.89200.00%
Other theft22.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.810.00%
Public order12.890.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Davids Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Waters Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. St Ewens Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mathern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bulwark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Heol Sain Sior
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Caird Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other theft1