PENNY CRESCENT, NP20 6NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 6NW

PENNY CRESCENT, NP20 6NW, Newport has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.04 per 1,000 population. This NP20 6NW 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 6NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 6NW, encompassing approximately 643 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NP20 6NW area, explore the NP20 6NW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

NP20 6NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meon Close with total crimes: 10
  • Jeans Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bessemer Close with total crimes: 3

PENNY CRESCENT, NP20 6NW 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 offences1559.0415.38%
Criminal damage and arson723.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.88-30.00%
Public order410.88300.00%
Drugs26.22100.00%
Other crime13.110.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1343.5144.44%
Anti-social behaviour1020.2025.00%
Public order115.54-50.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour813.98-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.430.00%
Public order29.32-60.00%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Drugs13.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1032.6311.11%
Public order515.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.77-57.14%
Other crime14.660.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour938.8580.00%
Violence and sexual offences713.98-30.00%
Public order510.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.77-50.00%
Other crime13.110.00%
Other theft11.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1038.85-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour515.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.77300.00%
Other theft26.22100.00%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Drugs11.55-66.67%
Other crime11.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.0857.14%
Public order317.090.00%
Drugs34.6650.00%
Other theft14.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences734.18-30.00%
Other theft310.880.00%
Public order34.66-40.00%
Other crime34.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.66-62.50%
Drugs24.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.11-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1051.28-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson1015.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour815.5433.33%
Public order512.43400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1345.0644.44%
Criminal damage and arson620.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.32500.00%
Other theft19.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Public order11.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences935.7412.50%
Other theft413.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.22-33.33%
Drugs23.110.00%
Shoplifting13.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Public order11.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-75.00%
Other crime11.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences835.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.220.00%
Public order24.660.00%
Drugs23.110.00%
Other theft13.110.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20249
June 20243
May 20247
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Meon Close
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Jeans Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bessemer Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whittle Drive
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kelvin Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parret Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Oliphant Circle
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Trevithick Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Simpson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Blackett Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Graham Bell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pen-Y-Bryn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mill Heath
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. The Bryn
    Total1
    Other theft1