The chronological chart describes the changes that happened in three different categories of crime incidents in Newport city center within 10 years.
The chronological chart outlines the changes in three different categories of crime incidents in Newport city center over a span of 10 years.
In 2003, burglary incidents were the highest, reaching a staggering 3,400, compared to car theft at 2,800 and robbery at just 600. The following year, burglary saw a significant increase, climbing to 3,700 in 2004. However, it then dropped to 2,900, remaining in first place, while car theft remained stable at 2,800. Robbery incidents showed a slight increase, reaching 800 by the end of 2005. By 2006, burglary continued to decline, dwindling down to 1,100 by the end of 2008, and fell to second place.
Although car theft incidents decreased by the end of 2006 to 2,000, it rebounded and took the lead until 2012, ultimately reaching 2,900. The robbery rate leveled off, maintaining a stable rate of 600 until 2012, consistently placing it in third. Finally, burglary showed a gradual recovery, climbing back up to 1,400 but still holding second place.
In summary, theft from individuals was the lowest incident category, while car theft remained the most prevalent crime over the majority of the period.