WOLSELEY CLOSE, NP20 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2HY

WOLSELEY CLOSE, NP20 2HY, Newport has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.49 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2HY 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 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2HY, encompassing approximately 747 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP20 2HY 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
  • James Street with total crimes: 2

WOLSELEY CLOSE, NP20 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1349.49-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour417.390.00%
Other theft45.350.00%
Shoplifting45.350.00%
Public order35.350.00%
Vehicle crime34.01-25.00%
Burglary14.010.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-83.33%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2158.8516.67%
Criminal damage and arson628.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.03-63.64%
Vehicle crime45.35300.00%
Shoplifting45.35300.00%
Public order35.350.00%
Drugs14.01-80.00%
Burglary11.34-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1869.5580.00%
Anti-social behaviour1124.0810.00%
Burglary514.7166.67%
Drugs56.690.00%
Other theft36.690.00%
Public order34.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.01-60.00%
Other crime12.680.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-80.00%
Shoplifting11.34-90.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1065.540.00%
Shoplifting1013.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences1013.38-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson513.3825.00%
Vehicle crime56.69400.00%
Burglary36.6950.00%
Public order34.010.00%
Robbery14.010.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1150.83-50.00%
Shoplifting1014.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson413.38-20.00%
Other theft35.35-25.00%
Public order34.01200.00%
Burglary24.010.00%
Bicycle theft22.680.00%
Robbery12.680.00%
Other crime11.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2277.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour929.43200.00%
Shoplifting612.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.03-16.67%
Other crime46.690.00%
Other theft45.35300.00%
Vehicle crime35.35200.00%
Burglary24.01100.00%
Possession of weapons12.680.00%
Drugs11.34-50.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1144.14-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson614.71500.00%
Shoplifting68.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.03-57.14%
Drugs24.01100.00%
Public order22.680.00%
Burglary12.68-66.67%
Other theft11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-75.00%

In February 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 offences1358.8518.18%
Shoplifting1217.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour716.05600.00%
Vehicle crime49.3633.33%
Burglary35.35200.00%
Theft from the person24.010.00%
Drugs12.680.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1240.13500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1116.0510.00%
Vehicle crime314.710.00%
Burglary14.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.4542.86%
Public order413.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime34.01200.00%
Burglary24.01-33.33%
Shoplifting22.68-85.71%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1461.53-17.65%
Public order818.73300.00%
Violence and sexual offences710.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.36-44.44%
Burglary36.69-25.00%
Other theft34.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Drugs11.34-75.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%
Other crime11.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1780.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences1422.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour918.730.00%
Drugs412.040.00%
Other crime45.350.00%
Burglary45.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.350.00%
Public order22.680.00%
Vehicle crime22.680.00%
Possession of weapons12.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202418
June 202410
May 202411
April 202422
March 202411
February 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 202410
April 20249
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
November 20233

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 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
November 20231
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 2HY 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. James Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Haynes Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Watch House Parade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Brunel Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. David Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Oswald Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Jeddo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pottery Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St Stephen'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pottery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Adeline Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1