LOWER DOCK STREET, NP20 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2AF

LOWER DOCK STREET, NP20 2AF, Newport has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.84 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2AF, encompassing approximately 2458 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP20 2AF area, explore the NP20 2AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NP20 2AF area, visit the NP20 2AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-7.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)

NP20 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Mission Court with total crimes: 14

LOWER DOCK STREET, NP20 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4774.84-7.84%
Anti-social behaviour3519.1220.69%
Public order3014.2436.36%
Shoplifting2212.2046.67%
Criminal damage and arson158.9550.00%
Other theft96.1080.00%
Drugs63.66200.00%
Burglary62.440.00%
Vehicle crime42.440.00%
Other crime41.6333.33%
Bicycle theft31.63200.00%
Possession of weapons21.220.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5161.83-20.31%
Anti-social behaviour2920.740.00%
Public order2211.80-18.52%
Shoplifting158.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.10-23.08%
Burglary64.070.00%
Other theft52.44-58.33%
Robbery42.03100.00%
Vehicle crime41.63-20.00%
Other crime31.6350.00%
Drugs21.22-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.81-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6476.88113.33%
Anti-social behaviour2926.037.41%
Public order2711.80170.00%
Shoplifting2010.98-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson138.1444.44%
Other theft125.29140.00%
Burglary64.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.4466.67%
Drugs32.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.22200.00%
Robbery21.22-33.33%
Theft from the person20.81100.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3054.10-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour2712.20-3.57%
Shoplifting2710.98125.00%
Public order1010.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.07-18.18%
Burglary83.66300.00%
Drugs63.25200.00%
Other theft52.4425.00%
Robbery32.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Other crime21.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4249.625.00%
Anti-social behaviour2817.087.69%
Shoplifting1211.39-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson114.880.00%
Public order104.47-28.57%
Other crime64.07500.00%
Other theft42.440.00%
Bicycle theft31.63200.00%
Drugs21.22-33.33%
Burglary20.81-66.67%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4051.2553.85%
Anti-social behaviour2616.274.00%
Public order1410.58100.00%
Shoplifting135.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.2937.50%
Burglary64.4750.00%
Other theft42.44-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.63-25.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2647.59271.43%
Violence and sexual offences2610.58-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour2510.5838.89%
Other theft910.1780.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.66-11.11%
Public order73.25-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.85100.00%
Burglary41.6333.33%
Drugs31.630.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3337.83-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour1813.42-21.74%
Public order107.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.0780.00%
Shoplifting73.66-46.15%
Other theft52.85-16.67%
Burglary32.0350.00%
Drugs31.22-57.14%
Other crime21.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4852.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour2319.524.55%
Public order159.36114.29%
Shoplifting136.1062.50%
Drugs75.29133.33%
Other theft62.85-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.44-37.50%
Other crime42.03100.00%
Theft from the person21.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Robbery20.810.00%
Burglary20.81-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3241.49-34.69%
Anti-social behaviour2213.0215.79%
Criminal damage and arson88.95-38.46%
Shoplifting83.25-65.22%
Other theft73.250.00%
Public order72.85-46.15%
Burglary52.85-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.0333.33%
Drugs31.63-72.73%
Robbery21.220.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4962.2311.36%
Shoplifting2319.9327.78%
Anti-social behaviour199.36-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson137.7318.18%
Public order135.29-35.00%
Drugs115.290.00%
Burglary94.47800.00%
Other theft73.6616.67%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Robbery20.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4463.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour3117.900.00%
Public order2012.610.00%
Shoplifting188.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.320.00%
Drugs114.470.00%
Other theft64.470.00%
Bicycle theft42.440.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
July 202429
June 202427
May 202428
April 202426
March 202425
February 202418
January 202423
December 202322
November 202319
October 202331

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202422
July 202427
June 202410
May 202410
April 202414
March 20247
February 202410
January 202415
December 20237
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 202420
June 202427
May 202412
April 202413
March 202426
February 20247
January 202413
December 20238
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202451
July 202464
June 202430
May 202442
April 202440
March 202426
February 202433
January 202448
December 202332
November 202349
October 202344

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202412
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Mission Court
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. King Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. West Market Street
    Total12
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Commercial Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Canal Parade
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tredegar Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Albert Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. New Ruperra Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. East Market Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Canal Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Francis Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Frederick Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Emlyn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Mountjoy Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Lower Dock Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Robbin'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Clytha Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Keynsham Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Francis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Mountjoy Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Herbert Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ebenezer Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Palmyra Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1