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Crime in Newtown in June 22

There was 165 crimes recorded in Newtown during June, including 88 violent or sexual offences.

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There was 165 crimes recorded in Newtown during June, including 88 violent or sexual offences.

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According to police.uk data, there was a total of 165 crimes recorded in Newtown during June 2022. 53% of these crimes were classified as violent or sexual offences. Other crimes included burglary, bicycle theft, drugs and criminal damage or arson.

Outcome data for these crimes indicate that 47% are currently under investigation, with 24% unable to prosecute a suspect and just 4% awaiting a court outcome. You can view where these crimes took place using our interactive map below. The full data tables are also shown below.

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Crimes in Newtown during June 2022

Crime type No.  %
Anti-social behaviour 18 11%
Bicycle theft 4 2%
Burglary 3 2%
Criminal damage and arson 17 10%
Drugs 5 3%
Other crime 1 1%
Other theft 7 4%
Possession of weapons 3 2%
Public order 15 9%
Shoplifting 3 2%
Vehicle crime 1 1%
Violence and sexual offences 88 53%

 

Crime outcome from the crimes in June 2022

Crime outcome No. %
Unknown 18 11%
Formal action is not in the public interest 1 1%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified 18 11%
Unable to prosecute suspect 40 24%
Under investigation 77 47%
Further investigation is not in the public interest 1 1%
Offender given a caution 1 1%
Action to be taken by another organisation 2 1%
Awaiting court outcome 7 4%

 

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