OSWALD ROAD, NP20 2HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2HE

OSWALD ROAD, NP20 2HE, Newport has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.51 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2HE 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 2HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2HE, encompassing approximately 1010 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

NP20 2HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

OSWALD ROAD, NP20 2HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2047.51-20.00%
Other theft519.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.95-37.50%
Public order44.9533.33%
Shoplifting43.960.00%
Vehicle crime33.96-25.00%
Drugs22.97100.00%
Burglary11.980.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2553.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour824.74-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson77.92250.00%
Vehicle crime46.93300.00%
Shoplifting43.96300.00%
Public order33.960.00%
Other crime12.97-50.00%
Drugs10.99-80.00%
Burglary10.99-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2060.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour1719.8030.77%
Burglary516.8325.00%
Drugs54.950.00%
Other theft34.95200.00%
Public order32.970.00%
Other crime22.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.980.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-80.00%
Shoplifting10.99-90.91%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1660.3823.08%
Anti-social behaviour1315.84225.00%
Shoplifting1112.8710.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.8925.00%
Vehicle crime54.95400.00%
Burglary44.95100.00%
Public order33.960.00%
Robbery12.970.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Other theft10.99-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1344.54-48.00%
Shoplifting1012.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour49.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.96-33.33%
Other theft43.960.00%
Public order33.96200.00%
Burglary22.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.980.00%
Robbery11.980.00%
Other crime10.99-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-66.67%

In April 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 offences2566.3292.31%
Anti-social behaviour1024.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.900.00%
Shoplifting65.940.00%
Other crime45.940.00%
Other theft43.96300.00%
Burglary33.96200.00%
Possession of weapons32.970.00%
Vehicle crime32.97200.00%
Drugs22.970.00%
Public order11.98-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.62-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson612.87500.00%
Shoplifting65.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.94-55.56%
Public order33.960.00%
Drugs22.970.00%
Burglary11.98-66.67%
Other theft10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1751.4730.77%
Shoplifting1216.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.88200.00%
Vehicle crime58.9125.00%
Burglary34.9550.00%
Drugs22.970.00%
Theft from the person21.980.00%
Robbery11.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1338.60-13.33%
Shoplifting1212.87500.00%
Vehicle crime411.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.97-50.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Public order11.98-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.6536.36%
Anti-social behaviour414.85-33.33%
Public order43.96-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.96300.00%
Vehicle crime33.96-25.00%
Burglary22.97-33.33%
Shoplifting21.98-85.71%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1457.41-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences1113.86-31.25%
Public order910.89200.00%
Other theft68.91500.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.94-45.45%
Vehicle crime45.9433.33%
Burglary33.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.97-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Drugs10.99-75.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Other crime10.99-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1769.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences1616.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour1115.840.00%
Burglary510.890.00%
Drugs44.950.00%
Other crime43.960.00%
Public order33.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.970.00%
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Other theft12.970.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 202420
June 202416
May 202413
April 202425
March 202413
February 202417
January 202413
December 202315
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202417
June 202413
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 202412
January 202412
December 20232
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 2HE 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. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Robert Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Temple Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. James Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Haynes Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Watch House Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Brunel Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. David Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Oswald Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Arthur Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Jeddo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pottery Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. St Stephen'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Pottery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Adeline Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1