NP20 4RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 4RS

NP20 4RS, Newport has recorded a total of 252 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1718.65 per 1,000 population. This NP20 4RS 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 4RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 4RS, encompassing approximately 146 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP20 4RS area, explore the NP20 4RS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (9.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)

NP20 4RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Cambrian Road with total crimes: 29
  • Skinner Lane with total crimes: 24

NP20 4RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711718.659.23%
Shoplifting54484.2222.73%
Anti-social behaviour44368.2812.82%
Public order23300.0827.78%
Other theft16156.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson11109.12-8.33%
Drugs1075.0266.67%
Burglary968.20-18.18%
Vehicle crime461.38-33.33%
Robbery427.2833.33%
Theft from the person327.28200.00%
Bicycle theft220.46-60.00%
Possession of weapons113.64-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences651554.97-28.57%
Shoplifting44443.30-13.73%
Anti-social behaviour39300.08-18.75%
Public order18265.98-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson12122.76-40.00%
Other theft1281.84-40.00%
Burglary1181.84-35.29%
Drugs675.02-14.29%
Vehicle crime640.9250.00%
Bicycle theft540.92-16.67%
Other crime334.1050.00%
Robbery320.46-40.00%
Possession of weapons320.4650.00%
Theft from the person120.46-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912161.964.60%
Shoplifting51620.63-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour48347.82-7.69%
Public order40327.36-24.53%
Criminal damage and arson20272.8033.33%
Other theft20136.40-4.76%
Burglary17136.4088.89%
Drugs7115.9440.00%
Bicycle theft647.740.00%
Robbery540.9225.00%
Vehicle crime434.100.00%
Theft from the person427.2833.33%
Other crime227.280.00%
Possession of weapons213.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences872161.96-1.14%
Shoplifting54593.34-3.57%
Public order53368.28130.43%
Anti-social behaviour52361.4630.00%
Other theft21354.6416.67%
Criminal damage and arson15143.2225.00%
Burglary9102.30200.00%
Bicycle theft661.3820.00%
Drugs540.92-54.55%
Robbery434.10-60.00%
Vehicle crime427.28-63.64%
Theft from the person327.28-25.00%
Possession of weapons220.46-50.00%
Other crime213.64100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences881950.5423.94%
Shoplifting56600.1636.59%
Anti-social behaviour40381.9233.33%
Public order23272.8021.05%
Other theft18156.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12122.7620.00%
Vehicle crime1181.84175.00%
Drugs1175.02-8.33%
Robbery1075.02150.00%
Bicycle theft568.20150.00%
Theft from the person434.10-20.00%
Possession of weapons427.28300.00%
Burglary327.28-40.00%
Other crime120.46-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711452.67-2.74%
Shoplifting41484.22-51.19%
Anti-social behaviour30279.62-28.57%
Public order19204.600.00%
Drugs12129.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1081.84-16.67%
Other theft668.20-50.00%
Burglary540.92-37.50%
Theft from the person534.1066.67%
Vehicle crime434.10-50.00%
Robbery427.28300.00%
Other crime327.28200.00%
Bicycle theft220.46100.00%
Possession of weapons113.64-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting841861.88236.00%
Violence and sexual offences73572.88-9.88%
Anti-social behaviour42497.8613.51%
Public order19286.4411.76%
Criminal damage and arson12129.5871.43%
Other theft1281.84-7.69%
Burglary881.8414.29%
Vehicle crime854.56166.67%
Drugs654.560.00%
Possession of weapons340.920.00%
Theft from the person320.4650.00%
Robbery120.46-83.33%
Other crime16.82-75.00%
Bicycle theft16.82-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811439.0324.62%
Anti-social behaviour37552.42-13.95%
Shoplifting25252.34-34.21%
Public order17170.50-43.33%
Other theft13115.94-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson788.6640.00%
Burglary747.74-36.36%
Robbery647.74200.00%
Drugs640.9250.00%
Other crime440.92300.00%
Bicycle theft327.2850.00%
Vehicle crime320.46-40.00%
Theft from the person220.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences651520.87-17.72%
Anti-social behaviour43443.307.50%
Shoplifting38293.26192.31%
Public order30259.1615.38%
Other theft14204.60-12.50%
Burglary1195.48-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson575.02-79.17%
Vehicle crime534.100.00%
Drugs434.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft227.28-60.00%
Robbery213.640.00%
Theft from the person213.640.00%
Other crime113.640.00%
Possession of weapons16.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences791595.8929.51%
Anti-social behaviour40538.78-11.11%
Public order26272.8052.94%
Criminal damage and arson24177.3284.62%
Other theft16163.68-46.67%
Burglary15109.12-42.31%
Shoplifting13102.30-61.76%
Drugs888.6614.29%
Bicycle theft554.56-37.50%
Vehicle crime534.10150.00%
Robbery234.10100.00%
Possession of weapons113.64-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611698.191.67%
Anti-social behaviour45416.0245.16%
Shoplifting34306.900.00%
Other theft30231.88150.00%
Burglary26204.60160.00%
Public order17177.32-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson13115.94-38.10%
Bicycle theft888.66166.67%
Drugs754.56-36.36%
Possession of weapons347.7450.00%
Theft from the person220.46-71.43%
Vehicle crime213.64-50.00%
Robbery113.64-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences601561.799.09%
Shoplifting34409.20-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour31231.88-29.55%
Public order29211.4281.25%
Criminal damage and arson21197.782000.00%
Other theft12143.22-14.29%
Drugs1181.8422.22%
Burglary1075.0242.86%
Theft from the person768.20600.00%
Vehicle crime447.74-20.00%
Bicycle theft327.280.00%
Robbery320.46200.00%
Possession of weapons220.460.00%
Other crime213.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences551329.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour44375.100.00%
Shoplifting35300.080.00%
Public order16238.700.00%
Other theft14109.120.00%
Drugs995.480.00%
Burglary761.380.00%
Vehicle crime547.740.00%
Bicycle theft334.100.00%
Other crime220.460.00%
Possession of weapons213.640.00%
Robbery113.640.00%
Theft from the person16.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 535 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202439
July 202448
June 202452
May 202440
April 202430
March 202442
February 202437
January 202443
December 202340
November 202345
October 202331
September 202344

A total of 330 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 202440
June 202453
May 202423
April 202419
March 202419
February 202417
January 202430
December 202326
November 202317
October 202329
September 202316

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202420
June 202421
May 202418
April 20246
March 202412
February 202413
January 202414
December 202316
November 202330
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 947 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202465
July 202491
June 202487
May 202488
April 202471
March 202473
February 202481
January 202465
December 202379
November 202361
October 202360
September 202355

A total of 563 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202444
July 202451
June 202454
May 202456
April 202441
March 202484
February 202425
January 202438
December 202313
November 202334
October 202334
September 202335

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 202411
April 202412
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202417
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 202411
December 202315
November 202326
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202420
June 202415
May 202412
April 202410
March 202412
February 20247
January 20245
December 202324
November 202313
October 202321
September 20231

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 4RS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Cambrian Road
    Total29
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Skinner Lane
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Market Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Griffin Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Commercial Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Canal Parade
    Total8
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Talbot Lane
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Clarence Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Queensway
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Pentonville
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Upper Dock Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Amber Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 17. Kingsway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Emlyn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Mary Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Charles Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 21. Caxton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Mill Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 23. Casnewydd
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Victoria Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 26. Jones Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Havelock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Waters Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Albert Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Skinner Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1