LEWIS CLOSE, NP20 2EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2EU

LEWIS CLOSE, NP20 2EU, Newport has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 76.46 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2EU, encompassing approximately 1726 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-25.81% decrease)

NP20 2EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • King Street with total crimes: 13
  • West Market Street with total crimes: 12

LEWIS CLOSE, NP20 2EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4076.465.26%
Public order2623.1744.44%
Anti-social behaviour2315.06-25.81%
Criminal damage and arson1113.32120.00%
Other theft86.3733.33%
Drugs74.6375.00%
Possession of weapons44.05300.00%
Other crime42.32300.00%
Burglary32.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.74200.00%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3864.87-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour3122.01-8.82%
Public order1817.96-5.26%
Other theft610.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.48-54.55%
Drugs42.900.00%
Burglary32.32-25.00%
Robbery21.740.00%
Shoplifting11.16-66.67%
Other crime10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.58-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4885.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3427.8078.95%
Public order1919.69850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1111.0122.22%
Other theft106.37100.00%
Vehicle crime65.7950.00%
Drugs43.48-33.33%
Burglary42.32100.00%
Shoplifting32.32-25.00%
Other crime31.7450.00%
Bicycle theft21.74100.00%
Theft from the person21.160.00%
Robbery21.16100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2445.76-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour1913.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.0112.50%
Drugs65.210.00%
Other theft53.4825.00%
Vehicle crime42.900.00%
Shoplifting42.32300.00%
Other crime22.32-50.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Public order21.16-77.78%
Robbery11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3548.076.06%
Anti-social behaviour1920.2746.15%
Public order911.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.2133.33%
Other crime44.63300.00%
Other theft42.320.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3345.1832.00%
Anti-social behaviour1319.1130.00%
Public order97.53800.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.210.00%
Other theft43.48-20.00%
Drugs32.32200.00%
Possession of weapons31.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.74-33.33%
Burglary21.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.86-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour1014.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.7920.00%
Other theft53.4825.00%
Vehicle crime32.90200.00%
Burglary21.74-33.33%
Public order11.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Drugs10.58-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3335.91-28.26%
Anti-social behaviour619.11-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.4866.67%
Drugs42.90-42.86%
Other theft42.32-20.00%
Public order32.32-76.92%
Burglary31.74-25.00%
Other crime11.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4659.6617.95%
Anti-social behaviour1626.64-11.11%
Public order139.27160.00%
Drugs77.53250.00%
Other theft54.05-28.57%
Burglary42.90300.00%
Other crime32.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.16100.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3949.81-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour1822.5920.00%
Other theft710.430.00%
Public order54.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32-70.00%
Other crime31.7450.00%
Drugs21.74-75.00%
Burglary11.16-75.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4862.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour1527.80-46.43%
Criminal damage and arson108.6911.11%
Public order105.79-37.50%
Drugs85.79-11.11%
Other theft74.630.00%
Burglary44.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Other crime21.16-33.33%
Robbery11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences3667.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour2820.850.00%
Public order1616.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.270.00%
Drugs95.210.00%
Other theft75.210.00%
Other crime34.050.00%
Theft from the person31.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
July 202419
June 20242
May 20249
April 20249
March 20241
February 20243
January 202413
December 20235
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202438
July 202448
June 202424
May 202435
April 202433
March 202425
February 202433
January 202446
December 202339
November 202348
October 202336

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202431
July 202434
June 202419
May 202419
April 202413
March 202410
February 20246
January 202416
December 202318
November 202315
October 202328

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239

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

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. King Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. West Market Street
    Total12
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Tredegar Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albert Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Friars Field
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Francis Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Frederick Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Albion Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Mountjoy Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Coulson Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Robert Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lewis Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clytha Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Keynsham Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Francis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Mountjoy Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Herbert Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kirby Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Temple Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Daniel Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Capel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Charlotte Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Arthur Close
    Total1
    Other theft1