NP20 2WQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 2WQ

NP20 2WQ, Newport has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.55 per 1,000 population. This NP20 2WQ 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 2WQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 2WQ, encompassing approximately 1646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

NP20 2WQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • Friars Field with total crimes: 5
  • Francis Drive with total crimes: 4

NP20 2WQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3245.5539.13%
Public order1419.4355.56%
Anti-social behaviour108.50-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.07-16.67%
Drugs53.04150.00%
Bicycle theft23.040.00%
Other theft21.21-50.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2340.69-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour1613.97-40.74%
Public order99.72-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.47-14.29%
Other theft43.64-50.00%
Drugs22.43-50.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Robbery11.21-50.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.61-83.33%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2759.5268.75%
Violence and sexual offences2516.4038.89%
Public order1015.180.00%
Other theft86.07166.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.8616.67%
Vehicle crime64.25200.00%
Drugs43.64300.00%
Shoplifting32.430.00%
Other crime31.820.00%
Robbery21.820.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.58-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1610.9360.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.7220.00%
Other theft33.6450.00%
Shoplifting31.82200.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.54-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1012.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.070.00%
Public order53.04-37.50%
Burglary23.04100.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2436.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour1014.5825.00%
Public order86.07700.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.8625.00%
Drugs33.040.00%
Other theft31.8250.00%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Possession of weapons21.820.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour810.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.86100.00%
Vehicle crime32.43200.00%
Other theft21.82-60.00%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Public order11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2729.76-6.90%
Other theft516.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-55.56%
Drugs32.43-40.00%
Burglary31.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Public order10.61-88.89%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2938.8711.54%
Public order917.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.4728.57%
Drugs55.47400.00%
Other theft33.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.8250.00%
Possession of weapons21.82100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.76-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour715.7940.00%
Other theft54.25-16.67%
Public order33.04-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Drugs11.21-83.33%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3240.6988.24%
Public order719.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson64.2520.00%
Drugs63.640.00%
Other theft63.6420.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.64-44.44%
Other crime23.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.830.00%
Public order910.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.470.00%
Drugs65.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.640.00%
Other theft53.040.00%
Other crime33.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202423
July 202425
June 202418
May 202421
April 202424
March 202418
February 202427
January 202429
December 202326
November 202332
October 202317

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202427
June 202416
May 202410
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Friars Field
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Francis Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Coulson Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Robert Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lewis Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clytha Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Francis Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Mountjoy Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Herbert Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Kirby Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Temple Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Oswald Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Daniel Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Capel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Charlotte Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Arthur Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Jeddo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Bell Vue Terrace
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Spring Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rutland Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1