NP20 2UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2UP

NP20 2UP, Newport has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.20 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2UP 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 2UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2UP, encompassing approximately 3369 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP20 2UP area, explore the NP20 2UP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NP20 2UP area, visit the NP20 2UP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (1.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)

NP20 2UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

NP20 2UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6055.201.69%
Anti-social behaviour3117.81-6.06%
Public order269.2013.04%
Criminal damage and arson157.72150.00%
Shoplifting134.4518.18%
Other theft123.8671.43%
Drugs93.56125.00%
Burglary42.670.00%
Bicycle theft41.19300.00%
Other crime41.19100.00%
Possession of weapons31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-40.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5946.89-19.18%
Anti-social behaviour3317.51-13.16%
Public order239.790.00%
Shoplifting116.83-8.33%
Other theft73.26-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.78-37.50%
Drugs41.48-50.00%
Burglary41.19-20.00%
Robbery21.19-50.00%
Other crime20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7360.84102.78%
Anti-social behaviour3821.6680.95%
Public order2311.28228.57%
Criminal damage and arson126.839.09%
Other theft123.56200.00%
Shoplifting123.56-29.41%
Vehicle crime83.5633.33%
Drugs82.3733.33%
Burglary52.3725.00%
Robbery41.48100.00%
Bicycle theft31.190.00%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Theft from the person20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3634.72-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour2110.68-4.55%
Shoplifting176.23183.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.05-8.33%
Public order73.26-36.36%
Drugs62.08200.00%
Vehicle crime61.78500.00%
Burglary41.78300.00%
Other theft41.19-20.00%
Other crime21.19-66.67%
Robbery20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.13-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour2213.06-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson126.539.09%
Public order113.56-26.67%
Shoplifting63.2620.00%
Other crime61.78500.00%
Other theft51.780.00%
Drugs21.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-83.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5038.8872.41%
Anti-social behaviour2414.84-14.29%
Public order157.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.45-8.33%
Drugs63.2650.00%
Burglary61.7850.00%
Other theft51.78-50.00%
Shoplifting51.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.48-25.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences2932.64-32.56%
Anti-social behaviour288.6140.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.3171.43%
Other theft103.56233.33%
Shoplifting102.97150.00%
Public order52.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Theft from the person11.19-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4329.97-25.86%
Anti-social behaviour2012.7617.65%
Criminal damage and arson75.9416.67%
Public order62.08-60.00%
Drugs41.78-50.00%
Shoplifting41.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.1933.33%
Burglary41.190.00%
Other theft31.19-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.89100.00%
Theft from the person20.59100.00%
Other crime10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5838.8818.37%
Anti-social behaviour1717.21-37.04%
Public order155.0587.50%
Drugs84.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.37-14.29%
Other theft51.78-28.57%
Shoplifting51.4825.00%
Burglary41.48100.00%
Other crime31.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4934.72-20.97%
Anti-social behaviour2714.5428.57%
Public order88.01-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.37-56.25%
Other theft72.080.00%
Other crime42.08300.00%
Shoplifting41.19-71.43%
Vehicle crime41.19-42.86%
Drugs21.19-80.00%
Burglary20.59-60.00%
Robbery10.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6248.6714.81%
Anti-social behaviour2118.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.2360.00%
Public order144.75-30.00%
Shoplifting144.1527.27%
Drugs104.15-9.09%
Other theft72.97-12.50%
Vehicle crime72.08133.33%
Burglary52.08400.00%
Robbery31.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5449.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour3516.030.00%
Public order2010.390.00%
Drugs115.940.00%
Shoplifting113.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.260.00%
Other theft82.970.00%
Other crime52.370.00%
Possession of weapons41.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
July 202438
June 202421
May 202422
April 202424
March 202428
February 202420
January 202417
December 202327
November 202321
October 202335

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202412
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 202412
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202423
June 20247
May 202411
April 202415
March 20245
February 20246
January 202415
December 20238
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202417
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 617 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202459
July 202473
June 202436
May 202444
April 202450
March 202429
February 202443
January 202458
December 202349
November 202362
October 202354

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mission Court
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. King Street
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Market Street
    Total12
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Tredegar Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Commercial Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albert Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. New Ruperra Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. East Market Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Canal Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Francis Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Frederick Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Albion Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Mountjoy Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Coulson Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Lower Dock Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Robbin'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Clytha Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Francis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Mountjoy Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Herbert Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kirby Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Temple Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. James Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Haynes Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1