NP20 6JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 6JA

NP20 6JA, Newport has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.15 per 1,000 population. This NP20 6JA 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 6JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 6JA, encompassing approximately 1935 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

NP20 6JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Japonica Close with total crimes: 4
  • Jeans Close with total crimes: 4

NP20 6JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.15114.29%
Criminal damage and arson77.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.6220.00%
Shoplifting43.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.88-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour53.620.00%
Shoplifting42.58-84.62%
Other crime32.070.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2623.7636.84%
Violence and sexual offences1113.4357.14%
Anti-social behaviour55.680.00%
Public order22.58-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1921.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.62-28.57%
Public order52.5866.67%
Other theft22.58100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1925.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences149.8227.27%
Anti-social behaviour77.23133.33%
Public order33.6250.00%
Other crime21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Other theft11.03-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.76-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences119.8237.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.68200.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.55-33.33%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Other crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2323.2527.78%
Violence and sexual offences811.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.13400.00%
Public order32.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1818.08350.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.30-27.27%
Public order64.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.10-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.47175.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.68-20.00%
Shoplifting42.07-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Vehicle crime32.07200.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.4710.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.6866.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.58-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-66.67%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Public order11.03-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1119.6357.14%
Shoplifting105.68-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson65.1720.00%
Public order53.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2222.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.580.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 202414
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202426
June 202419
May 202419
April 202419
March 202423
February 202418
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP20 6JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Japonica Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jeans Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Wistaria Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Simpson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Claremont
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackett Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Almond Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pilton Vale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laurel Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Westfield Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Westfield Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Rutherford Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Aspen Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. The Coppins
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Russell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1