COMMERCIAL ROAD, NP20 2GW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2GW

COMMERCIAL ROAD, NP20 2GW, Newport has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.10 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2GW 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 2GW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2GW, encompassing approximately 2688 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP20 2GW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • West Market Street with total crimes: 12
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 6

COMMERCIAL ROAD, NP20 2GW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences3033.10-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour1811.16-30.77%
Public order146.700.00%
Other theft55.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-42.86%
Drugs41.49100.00%
Vehicle crime41.49-20.00%
Other crime31.49200.00%
Possession of weapons31.12200.00%
Burglary21.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3838.68-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour2614.13-10.34%
Public order149.6740.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.2116.67%
Vehicle crime52.6025.00%
Other theft41.86-33.33%
Burglary31.49-40.00%
Shoplifting21.12-60.00%
Drugs20.74-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4345.01115.00%
Anti-social behaviour2915.9920.83%
Public order1010.79150.00%
Other theft63.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.230.00%
Shoplifting52.23-28.57%
Burglary51.860.00%
Drugs51.86150.00%
Other crime41.86300.00%
Vehicle crime41.49-42.86%
Robbery31.4950.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2430.13166.67%
Violence and sexual offences208.93-31.03%
Shoplifting77.44600.00%
Vehicle crime72.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.60-45.45%
Burglary52.23150.00%
Public order41.860.00%
Other theft21.49-33.33%
Drugs20.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.55-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson1110.7937.50%
Anti-social behaviour94.09-35.71%
Public order43.35-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.490.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Burglary20.74-66.67%
Robbery20.74100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.2447.83%
Anti-social behaviour1412.6527.27%
Criminal damage and arson85.21-11.11%
Burglary62.98200.00%
Public order52.23150.00%
Vehicle crime41.8633.33%
Drugs41.4933.33%
Possession of weapons31.490.00%
Other theft31.12-40.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.43-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour118.5610.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.09125.00%
Other theft53.350.00%
Shoplifting41.8633.33%
Vehicle crime31.49-40.00%
Drugs31.1250.00%
Burglary21.12-60.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.293.12%
Anti-social behaviour1012.270.00%
Vehicle crime53.7225.00%
Burglary51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.860.00%
Shoplifting31.4950.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.78-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour1011.90-33.33%
Burglary53.72150.00%
Public order51.86-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-50.00%
Drugs31.49200.00%
Possession of weapons31.120.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Robbery10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.2713.79%
Anti-social behaviour1512.277.14%
Criminal damage and arson85.5814.29%
Public order72.98-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.600.00%
Other theft31.49-25.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Burglary20.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Drugs10.37-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2930.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.79-53.33%
Public order85.21-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson72.980.00%
Drugs52.6025.00%
Shoplifting41.860.00%
Burglary41.49300.00%
Other theft41.4933.33%
Vehicle crime41.49100.00%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Other crime10.74-80.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3038.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences2911.160.00%
Public order1110.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.090.00%
Other crime52.600.00%
Shoplifting41.860.00%
Drugs41.490.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Theft from the person31.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202426
July 202429
June 202424
May 20249
April 202414
March 202411
February 202410
January 202410
December 202315
November 202314
October 202330

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202438
July 202443
June 202420
May 202429
April 202434
March 202423
February 202433
January 202432
December 202333
November 202329
October 202329

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 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
April 20243
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. West Market Street
    Total12
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Albert Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Canal Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Francis Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Frederick Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albion Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Coulson Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Church Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Francis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Temple Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. James Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Haynes Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Oswald Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Portland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dolphin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Capel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Charlotte Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Arthur Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Jeddo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Pottery Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Stephen'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Pottery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Constables Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Potter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. St Michaels Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Wilson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1