EAST MARKET STREET, NP20 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2AY

EAST MARKET STREET, NP20 2AY, Newport has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.79 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2AY 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 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2AY, encompassing approximately 2942 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (2.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)

NP20 2AY 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

EAST MARKET STREET, NP20 2AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5158.792.00%
Anti-social behaviour3117.33-8.82%
Public order2810.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson169.51100.00%
Shoplifting135.448.33%
Other theft94.4228.57%
Drugs73.06133.33%
Burglary42.380.00%
Bicycle theft41.36300.00%
Other crime41.36100.00%
Possession of weapons31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5050.63-25.37%
Anti-social behaviour3416.9917.24%
Public order2111.55-12.50%
Shoplifting127.14-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson84.08-33.33%
Other theft72.72-36.36%
Robbery42.3833.33%
Burglary41.3633.33%
Drugs31.360.00%
Other crime21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.68-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6761.50123.33%
Anti-social behaviour2922.7726.09%
Public order249.85242.86%
Shoplifting138.16-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson124.4250.00%
Other theft114.08175.00%
Vehicle crime73.7475.00%
Robbery32.380.00%
Burglary31.02-50.00%
Drugs31.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Other crime31.0250.00%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3038.06-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour2310.190.00%
Shoplifting187.82157.14%
Criminal damage and arson86.12-27.27%
Public order72.72-36.36%
Burglary62.38500.00%
Drugs62.04200.00%
Other theft42.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.36300.00%
Robbery31.360.00%
Other crime21.02-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4337.72-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour2314.61-8.00%
Public order117.82-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson113.740.00%
Shoplifting73.74-12.50%
Other crime62.38500.00%
Other theft42.04-20.00%
Drugs21.36-50.00%
Burglary10.68-80.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4441.8062.96%
Anti-social behaviour2514.95-3.85%
Public order148.50250.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.7637.50%
Shoplifting83.74-11.11%
Other theft52.72-37.50%
Burglary51.7025.00%
Drugs41.7033.33%
Robbery21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.96-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour269.1736.84%
Shoplifting98.83125.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.06-11.11%
Other theft82.72166.67%
Vehicle crime42.72100.00%
Public order41.36-50.00%
Burglary41.36100.00%
Drugs31.360.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4031.60-24.53%
Anti-social behaviour1913.59-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.4650.00%
Public order83.06-50.00%
Shoplifting42.720.00%
Drugs31.36-62.50%
Other theft31.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.68-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5343.1635.90%
Anti-social behaviour2018.01-20.00%
Public order166.80100.00%
Drugs85.44166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.72-14.29%
Other theft52.04-28.57%
Other crime41.700.00%
Shoplifting41.36-33.33%
Burglary31.36200.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-50.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3936.70-33.90%
Anti-social behaviour2513.2531.58%
Public order88.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.72-53.33%
Other theft72.380.00%
Shoplifting62.38-64.71%
Other crime42.04300.00%
Vehicle crime41.3633.33%
Drugs31.36-66.67%
Robbery21.020.00%
Burglary10.68-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5951.3131.11%
Anti-social behaviour1920.05-34.48%
Shoplifting176.4641.67%
Criminal damage and arson155.7866.67%
Public order105.10-44.44%
Drugs93.4012.50%
Other theft73.060.00%
Burglary52.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Bicycle theft21.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4547.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour2915.290.00%
Public order189.850.00%
Shoplifting126.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.080.00%
Drugs83.060.00%
Other theft72.720.00%
Bicycle theft32.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202434
July 202429
June 202423
May 202423
April 202425
March 202426
February 202419
January 202420
December 202325
November 202319
October 202329

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
July 202424
June 20247
May 202411
April 202414
March 20244
February 20248
January 202416
December 20238
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202450
July 202467
June 202430
May 202443
April 202444
March 202427
February 202440
January 202453
December 202339
November 202359
October 202345

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202413
June 202418
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

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 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 2AY 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. West Market Street
    Total12
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Canal Parade
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tredegar Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albert Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. New Ruperra Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. East Market Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Canal Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Francis Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Frederick Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albion Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Mountjoy Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Coulson Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lower Dock Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 20. Robbin'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Clytha Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Francis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Mountjoy Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Herbert Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Temple Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Ebenezer Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Palmyra Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Mariners Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1