NP20 2UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2UB

NP20 2UB, Newport has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.99 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2UB 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 2UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2UB, encompassing approximately 1215 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)

NP20 2UB 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
  • Friars Field with total crimes: 5

NP20 2UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3178.9924.00%
Public order1825.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1514.8136.36%
Other theft812.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.5816.67%
Drugs55.7666.67%
Vehicle crime44.11300.00%
Burglary33.29-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.470.00%
Shoplifting11.650.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2560.89-32.43%
Public order1220.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.87-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson69.05-25.00%
Other theft64.94-33.33%
Burglary44.9433.33%
Robbery33.29200.00%
Drugs32.47-25.00%
Theft from the person22.47100.00%
Other crime11.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3790.5148.00%
Anti-social behaviour1930.4426.67%
Public order1515.63275.00%
Other theft912.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.4160.00%
Vehicle crime66.58100.00%
Drugs44.940.00%
Burglary33.29200.00%
Shoplifting32.470.00%
Bicycle theft22.47100.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Theft from the person11.650.00%
Robbery10.82-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2558.42-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour1520.57-6.25%
Other theft612.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.9425.00%
Public order44.11-66.67%
Drugs43.290.00%
Vehicle crime33.29200.00%
Shoplifting32.47200.00%
Robbery22.470.00%
Burglary11.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2655.134.00%
Anti-social behaviour1621.39128.57%
Public order1213.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson49.870.00%
Other theft33.290.00%
Burglary22.470.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Shoplifting11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2543.6147.06%
Public order920.5780.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.41-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.76100.00%
Other theft33.290.00%
Drugs22.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Other crime11.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.38-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour813.99166.67%
Public order56.58150.00%
Other theft34.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.47200.00%
Burglary32.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Shoplifting11.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2941.96-19.44%
Other theft623.860.00%
Drugs34.94-50.00%
Other crime32.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson22.470.00%
Public order21.65-81.82%
Bicycle theft11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-75.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3667.4738.46%
Anti-social behaviour1329.6244.44%
Public order1110.70175.00%
Other theft69.05-14.29%
Drugs64.94200.00%
Vehicle crime44.94-33.33%
Other crime33.2950.00%
Possession of weapons22.47100.00%
Theft from the person11.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2651.84-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour921.390.00%
Other theft77.4140.00%
Vehicle crime65.76200.00%
Public order44.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.29-57.14%
Drugs22.47-71.43%
Other crime21.650.00%
Burglary21.65-50.00%
Shoplifting11.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4070.7660.00%
Anti-social behaviour932.91-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson77.410.00%
Drugs75.7640.00%
Public order75.76-30.00%
Other theft55.76-16.67%
Burglary44.11100.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Shoplifting11.650.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2559.24-40.48%
Anti-social behaviour1120.57120.00%
Public order109.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson78.230.00%
Other theft65.76-33.33%
Drugs54.94-37.50%
Vehicle crime24.11-71.43%
Burglary21.65-60.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Shoplifting10.82-92.31%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.82-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4288.860.00%
Shoplifting1334.560.00%
Public order1210.700.00%
Other theft99.870.00%
Drugs87.410.00%
Vehicle crime76.580.00%
Burglary55.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.110.00%
Robbery34.110.00%
Bicycle theft22.470.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202425
July 202437
June 202425
May 202426
April 202425
March 202417
February 202429
January 202436
December 202326
November 202340
October 202325
September 202342

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202415
June 20244
May 202412
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 202313

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202419
June 202415
May 202416
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 2UB 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. Friars Field
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Mountjoy Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Coulson Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Robert Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lewis Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clytha Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Keynsham Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Francis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Mountjoy Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Herbert Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kirby Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Palmyra Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Daniel Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Capel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Charlotte Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Arthur Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Bell Vue Terrace
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rutland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Llandaff Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Stow Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1