The line graph illustrates the changes in crime rates in Newport city center from 2003 to 2012, focusing on burglaries, car thefts, and robberies.
Overall, burglaries experienced the most dramatic change, with a significant decline over the period, while robberies remained relatively stable with minimal fluctuations. Car thefts showed periodic fluctuations but ended at a level similar to their starting point.
In detail, burglaries were the most prevalent crime in 2003, with approximately 3,400 cases. This number rose slightly to around 3,700 in 2004 before declining sharply to just 1,000 incidents by 2008. Although the figure increased to 1,500 in 2009, it fluctuated slightly in the following years, staying around this level until 2012.
Car thefts, the second most common crime, began at nearly 2,700 cases in 2003 and remained steady until 2005. Subsequently, the figure dropped to around 2,000 in 2006 but rose intermittently over the remaining years, returning to its initial level of 2,700 cases by the end of the period.
By contrast, robberies consistently accounted for the smallest number of incidents, starting at roughly 700 cases in 2003. This figure showed minimal variation throughout the nine-year period, remaining close to the initial value.