LOFTUS AVENUE, NP19 0PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP19 0PD

LOFTUS AVENUE, NP19 0PD, Newport has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.03 per 1,000 population. This NP19 0PD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP19 postcode area, which has experienced 321 crimes and a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP19 0PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP19 0PD, encompassing approximately 3700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

NP19 0PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dudley Street with total crimes: 6
  • Loftus Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Tantallus Close with total crimes: 4

LOFTUS AVENUE, NP19 0PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1817.03350.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.86-16.67%
Public order94.05125.00%
Vehicle crime52.43-44.44%
Other theft51.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.3533.33%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.43-21.74%
Vehicle crime94.86-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.43-55.56%
Public order41.0833.33%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.86-4.17%
Vehicle crime116.2257.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.97200.00%
Shoplifting32.430.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Public order30.81-40.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.8620.00%
Vehicle crime76.49250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.89100.00%
Public order51.62-28.57%
Other theft41.350.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-66.67%
Burglary30.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.51-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson95.40350.00%
Public order72.430.00%
Shoplifting31.89-50.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-50.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.9480.00%
Public order77.3040.00%
Shoplifting61.89500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.62-45.45%
Other theft31.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.32-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour114.0522.22%
Vehicle crime62.97100.00%
Public order51.62-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-16.67%
Other theft41.35100.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.86-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour97.0312.50%
Public order82.4314.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.16500.00%
Vehicle crime31.62-57.14%
Other theft20.810.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.2172.22%
Anti-social behaviour88.380.00%
Public order72.1675.00%
Vehicle crime71.89133.33%
Other theft21.89-50.00%
Drugs20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting10.54-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.05-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour84.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.160.00%
Shoplifting51.3566.67%
Public order41.35-20.00%
Other theft41.08-20.00%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Burglary20.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.38175.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.9211.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.70400.00%
Other theft51.3566.67%
Public order51.35150.00%
Vehicle crime41.35-55.56%
Shoplifting31.0850.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.240.00%
Vehicle crime92.430.00%
Other theft32.430.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202418
June 202423
May 202424
April 202420
March 202427
February 202415
January 202426
December 202331
November 202318
October 202333
September 202312

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP19 0PD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dudley Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Loftus Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tantallus Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Vivian Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Lilleshall Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arundel Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rosslyn Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Walmer Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sgwar Loftus
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cromwell Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Slade Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Redvers Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Loftus Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rothesay Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Oliver Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Conway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Loftus Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fleetwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Liscombe Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Hammond Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Keene Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Jenkins Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Corporation Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Portskewett Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Caldicot Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Bilston Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Liberty Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Witham Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Wednesbury Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1