LAUREL CRESCENT, NP20 6WQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP20 6WQ

LAUREL CRESCENT, NP20 6WQ, Newport has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.39 per 1,000 population. This NP20 6WQ 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 6WQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP20 6WQ, encompassing approximately 1410 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

NP20 6WQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Malpas Road with total crimes: 12
  • Japonica Close with total crimes: 4
  • Yewberry Close with total crimes: 2

LAUREL CRESCENT, NP20 6WQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting923.39-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences86.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.67300.00%
Burglary42.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.840.00%
Public order22.13100.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.30-63.33%
Violence and sexual offences77.80-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.96-83.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.710.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3035.4487.50%
Violence and sexual offences1021.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.09200.00%
Public order34.2550.00%
Vehicle crime12.130.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1623.39220.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.34-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour25.67-50.00%
Public order21.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-66.67%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.71-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.8144.44%
Shoplifting59.21-73.68%
Anti-social behaviour43.5433.33%
Other theft32.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Public order32.1350.00%
Other crime22.13100.00%
Drugs21.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1928.351800.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Public order21.42-33.33%
Burglary11.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.34-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.250.00%
Public order33.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Shoplifting10.71-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.47-28.57%
Public order57.090.00%
Shoplifting43.54-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.68600.00%
Shoplifting69.92200.00%
Vehicle crime34.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-60.00%
Robbery11.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.9266.67%
Burglary23.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-81.82%
Shoplifting21.42-89.47%
Other theft11.420.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1928.3590.00%
Violence and sexual offences1113.47175.00%
Public order47.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1019.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.840.00%
Vehicle crime12.840.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 202410
January 202414
December 20232
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202430
June 202416
May 20245
April 202419
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 202319
October 202310

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Malpas Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Japonica Close
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Yewberry Close
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Brynglas Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pilton Vale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Alder Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Laurel Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Westfield Rise
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westfield Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Rutherford Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Aspen Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. The Coppins
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Graig Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Graig Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Yewberry Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1