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

Overview of Crime in NP20 2GX

COMMERCIAL ROAD, NP20 2GX, Newport has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.00 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2GX 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 2GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2GX, encompassing approximately 2677 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-24.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP20 2GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • West Market Street with total crimes: 12
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 6

COMMERCIAL ROAD, NP20 2GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.00-24.32%
Anti-social behaviour1610.46-36.00%
Public order145.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.49-20.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Other crime31.49200.00%
Drugs31.1250.00%
Possession of weapons31.12200.00%
Burglary21.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3737.72-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour2513.82-3.85%
Public order149.3440.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.230.00%
Vehicle crime52.2425.00%
Other theft41.87-20.00%
Burglary31.49-40.00%
Shoplifting21.12-60.00%
Drugs20.75-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4243.32110.00%
Anti-social behaviour2615.6830.00%
Public order109.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.7320.00%
Shoplifting52.24-28.57%
Other theft51.87150.00%
Burglary51.8725.00%
Drugs51.87150.00%
Other crime41.87300.00%
Vehicle crime41.49-42.86%
Robbery31.4950.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In June 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 offences2028.01-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour207.47185.71%
Shoplifting77.47600.00%
Vehicle crime72.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.61-44.44%
Burglary41.87100.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Other theft21.49-33.33%
Drugs20.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.15-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson910.8312.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.36-46.15%
Public order42.61-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.490.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Burglary20.75-66.67%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.8752.38%
Anti-social behaviour1311.9518.18%
Criminal damage and arson84.85-11.11%
Burglary62.99200.00%
Public order52.24150.00%
Drugs41.8733.33%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Possession of weapons31.120.00%
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 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.41-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour117.8422.22%
Criminal damage and arson94.11125.00%
Other theft53.360.00%
Shoplifting41.8733.33%
Drugs31.4950.00%
Burglary21.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.95-10.00%
Vehicle crime43.3633.33%
Burglary41.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-20.00%
Shoplifting31.4950.00%
Public order21.12-60.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
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 offences3226.89-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour1011.95-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson53.73-37.50%
Burglary51.87150.00%
Public order51.87-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.87-25.00%
Drugs31.12200.00%
Possession of weapons31.120.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%
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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.6313.79%
Anti-social behaviour1312.328.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.8514.29%
Public order72.99-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.610.00%
Other theft31.49-25.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Drugs10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.83-57.14%
Public order84.48-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson72.990.00%
Drugs42.610.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Burglary41.49300.00%
Other theft41.4933.33%
Vehicle crime41.49100.00%
Other crime11.49-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2937.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour2810.830.00%
Public order1110.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.110.00%
Other crime52.610.00%
Shoplifting41.870.00%
Drugs41.490.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202425
July 202426
June 202420
May 20247
April 202413
March 202411
February 20249
January 202410
December 202313
November 202312
October 202328

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202437
July 202442
June 202420
May 202429
April 202432
March 202421
February 202432
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 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
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 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 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 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 2GX 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. 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. Portland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dolphin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Capel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Jeddo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pottery Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Stephen'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Pottery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Constables Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Potter Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. St Michaels Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wilson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Adeline Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1