LOWER MONK STREET, NP7 5JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP7 5JQ

LOWER MONK STREET, NP7 5JQ, Monmouthshire has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.00 per 1,000 population. This NP7 5JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NP7 postcode area, which has experienced 244 crimes and a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NP7 5JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NP7 5JQ, encompassing approximately 1944 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP7 5JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priory Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

LOWER MONK STREET, NP7 5JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1936.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.776.67%
Violence and sexual offences118.230.00%
Other theft95.66-10.00%
Public order54.63-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.57-63.64%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1940.12-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.77-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson117.7183.33%
Violence and sexual offences115.66-35.29%
Other theft105.6642.86%
Public order75.1416.67%
Burglary23.600.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2542.6931.58%
Violence and sexual offences1712.86-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour168.74-27.27%
Other theft78.2375.00%
Public order63.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0950.00%
Burglary23.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2241.6637.50%
Violence and sexual offences2111.3250.00%
Shoplifting1910.8035.71%
Public order89.77166.67%
Other theft44.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-60.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1634.97-48.39%
Shoplifting148.23-44.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.207.69%
Criminal damage and arson107.2066.67%
Other theft55.14150.00%
Burglary32.570.00%
Public order31.54-57.14%
Robbery11.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3147.8382.35%
Shoplifting2515.94257.14%
Violence and sexual offences1312.8618.18%
Public order76.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.60-14.29%
Burglary33.0950.00%
Drugs21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft21.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1727.26142.86%
Violence and sexual offences118.740.00%
Shoplifting75.66-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson73.60-12.50%
Other theft43.60100.00%
Public order42.06100.00%
Burglary22.06100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.600.00%
Shoplifting95.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.63166.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.11-30.00%
Public order23.60-66.67%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.06-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour105.66-23.08%
Public order65.14-33.33%
Shoplifting63.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0950.00%
Other theft11.54-66.67%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.6962.50%
Anti-social behaviour136.69-35.00%
Public order96.6950.00%
Shoplifting64.63-14.29%
Other theft33.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-71.43%
Burglary21.030.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2029.3253.85%
Violence and sexual offences810.2914.29%
Criminal damage and arson74.110.00%
Shoplifting73.60-41.67%
Public order63.600.00%
Other theft53.090.00%
Vehicle crime22.570.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1324.170.00%
Shoplifting126.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.170.00%
Public order63.600.00%
Other theft53.090.00%
Other crime12.570.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202419
June 202425
May 202419
April 202414
March 202425
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202411
June 202417
May 202421
April 202414
March 202413
February 202411
January 202411
December 202311
November 202313
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202415
June 202416
May 202422
April 202416
March 202431
February 202417
January 20247
December 202310
November 202313
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP7 5JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Priory Lane
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Other theft8
  • 5. Park Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Baker Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Frogmore Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Marys Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fosterville Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lower Monk Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Penyfal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1