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

Overview of Crime in NP20 2AH

LOWER DOCK STREET, NP20 2AH, Newport has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.40 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP20 postcode area, which has experienced 377 crimes and a crime rate of 14.08 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP20 2AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2AH, encompassing approximately 2741 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP20 2AH area, explore the NP20 2AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP20 2AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Market Street with total crimes: 18
  • Albion Close with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

LOWER DOCK STREET, NP20 2AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3643.40-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour2813.1316.67%
Public order1810.210.00%
Shoplifting126.57-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson54.38-28.57%
Other theft51.82-44.44%
Burglary41.82100.00%
Vehicle crime31.46-40.00%
Other crime31.0950.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5050.33138.10%
Anti-social behaviour2418.2433.33%
Public order188.75260.00%
Shoplifting136.57-23.53%
Other theft94.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.280.00%
Vehicle crime52.550.00%
Robbery21.82100.00%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Theft from the person20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.73-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.660.00%
Shoplifting176.57142.86%
Criminal damage and arson76.20-36.36%
Burglary52.5566.67%
Vehicle crime51.8266.67%
Public order51.820.00%
Drugs31.8250.00%
Other theft31.09-25.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3033.19-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour1810.94-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.5710.00%
Shoplifting74.01-12.50%
Other crime62.550.00%
Public order52.19-58.33%
Other theft41.8233.33%
Burglary31.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3237.2060.00%
Anti-social behaviour2511.6713.64%
Public order129.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.3842.86%
Shoplifting83.65-11.11%
Burglary42.920.00%
Other theft31.46-62.50%
Robbery21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2231.0029.41%
Violence and sexual offences208.02-20.00%
Shoplifting97.29125.00%
Other theft83.28166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.920.00%
Vehicle crime42.55100.00%
Public order41.46-50.00%
Burglary41.46300.00%
Drugs31.46200.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.17-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour179.1230.77%
Public order86.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.9216.67%
Shoplifting42.550.00%
Other theft31.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3532.1034.62%
Anti-social behaviour1312.77-35.00%
Public order104.7442.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.6550.00%
Other theft52.1925.00%
Drugs41.82300.00%
Shoplifting41.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.46-40.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.18-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour209.4811.11%
Public order77.29-22.22%
Shoplifting62.55-62.50%
Vehicle crime52.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-63.64%
Other theft41.46-33.33%
Robbery21.460.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3641.222.86%
Anti-social behaviour1813.13-35.71%
Shoplifting166.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.8457.14%
Public order94.01-25.00%
Other theft63.28-14.29%
Drugs52.1925.00%
Burglary31.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3542.3116.67%
Anti-social behaviour2812.7740.00%
Shoplifting1210.21140.00%
Public order124.38-33.33%
Other theft74.3840.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.550.00%
Drugs42.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.09100.00%
Theft from the person20.73100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3033.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour2010.940.00%
Public order187.290.00%
Other theft56.570.00%
Shoplifting51.820.00%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Bicycle theft31.460.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202418
June 20245
May 20245
April 202412
March 20244
February 20248
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 202450
June 202421
May 202430
April 202432
March 202420
February 202425
January 202435
December 202326
November 202336
October 202335
September 202330

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202413
June 202417
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 202316
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202424
June 202418
May 202418
April 202425
March 202422
February 202417
January 202413
December 202320
November 202318
October 202328
September 202320

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. West Market Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Albion Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Francis Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Lower Dock Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Canal Parade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Francis Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 8. Robbin'S Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tredegar Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Mission Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Herbert Walk
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. New Ruperra Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Granville Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 16. Canal Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Albert Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Commercial Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Ruperra Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. East Market Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 21. Bolt Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Linton Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Tantallus Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Sunbean Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Excelsior Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Caroline Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Ebenezer Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Drovers Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. South Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. George Street
    Total1
    Burglary1