NP20 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2BQ

NP20 2BQ, Newport has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.27 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2BQ, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

NP20 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 6
  • Canal Terrace with total crimes: 4

NP20 2BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.2720.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.17-45.00%
Public order84.6614.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.3925.00%
Vehicle crime42.120.00%
Other theft41.6933.33%
Drugs21.690.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.54-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour208.47-13.04%
Public order78.47-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.690.00%
Other theft31.69-25.00%
Shoplifting21.27-66.67%
Drugs20.85-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2740.6768.75%
Anti-social behaviour2311.4427.78%
Public order99.74125.00%
Shoplifting63.81-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.54150.00%
Burglary52.1266.67%
Drugs52.1266.67%
Vehicle crime42.12-42.86%
Other crime41.69300.00%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Robbery21.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1827.54157.14%
Violence and sexual offences167.63-38.46%
Shoplifting76.78600.00%
Vehicle crime72.970.00%
Public order42.97100.00%
Burglary31.69200.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-71.43%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.618.33%
Anti-social behaviour711.01-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.97-22.22%
Public order22.97-60.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.0850.00%
Public order53.81150.00%
Burglary52.1266.67%
Drugs42.12100.00%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.61-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour126.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.08200.00%
Shoplifting52.5466.67%
Burglary32.120.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.6135.29%
Anti-social behaviour99.7450.00%
Vehicle crime43.8133.33%
Shoplifting31.6950.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Drugs21.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-66.67%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.49-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson67.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.54-45.45%
Drugs42.54300.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Burglary31.27200.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Public order20.85-75.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.1562.50%
Anti-social behaviour1111.0110.00%
Public order84.6614.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.69-25.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Drugs10.42-75.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.78-56.52%
Public order74.2440.00%
Drugs42.9733.33%
Shoplifting41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.69300.00%
Other theft31.690.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2332.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences209.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.470.00%
Public order52.970.00%
Other crime52.120.00%
Shoplifting42.120.00%
Bicycle theft31.690.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 202423
June 202418
May 20247
April 202412
March 202412
February 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 202323

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 202427
June 202416
May 202426
April 202424
March 202416
February 202423
January 202417
December 202326
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Canal Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Francis Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Frederick Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albion Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Church Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Temple Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. James Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Haynes Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Ariel Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Mariners Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. East Dock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Portland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dolphin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Jeddo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pottery Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Stephen'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Pottery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Constables Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Potter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. St Michaels Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wilson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1