Crime Rate in Newton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newton

The total recorded crimes in Newton, Bridgend, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newton crime rate of 0.80 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Newton, encompassing approximately 34,972 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • St Anne'S Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Bay View Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Newton?

To understand the safety of Newton, we need to analyze Newton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bridgend:

    • In 2024, Newton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bridgend average, with 449 crimes compared to 473.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Newton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

    • In 2023, Newton had fewer crimes than the Bridgend average, with 306 crimes compared to 450. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Bridgend.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bridgend, Newton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Newton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newton has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 0.80 ranking 15th out of 27 in the Bridgend, UK

In 2024, the total Newton crimes were 449. The crime rate of Newton in 2024 was 27.34 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Bridgend.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newton were around 306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.25 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Bridgend.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newton)CrimesRank (Newton)CrimesRank (Newton)
Bridgend Central174 11,891 11,953 1
St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre85 2901 3905 2
Coity Higher69 51,016 2752 5
Caerau65 6771 5841 3
Oldcastle79 3670 9806 4
Cornelly51 10800 4676 6
Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr70 4745 6667 8
Porthcawl East Central55 8709 8674 7
Pencoed and Penprysg51 9730 7620 9
Maesteg West57 7524 11580 12
Garw Valley41 11647 10613 10
Maesteg East39 12509 12596 11
Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr36 13452 13380 13
Cefn-glas16 20323 16307 14
Brackla East and Coychurch Lower30 14356 15299 16
Brackla West23 16265 17283 17
Aberkenfig22 17192 18160 20
Llangynwyd7 26186 20175 18
Brackla East Central19 18184 21144 22
Blackmill14 21173 22166 19
Ogmore Vale16 19187 19147 21
Nant-y-moel12 22100 25128 23
Porthcawl West Central12 23131 23119 25
Pen-y-fai8 24129 24124 24
Nottage7 2573 2767 26
Brackla West Central5 2876 2658 27
Rest Bay7 2749 2853 28

Newton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202511
April 202519
March 202515
February 202513
January 20257
December 202413
November 202412
October 202421
September 202417
August 202415

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Newton in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
2. St Anne'S Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Bay View Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
4. Clevis Hill (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. New Road Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Juniper Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Pine Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Holly Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Clos Y Mametz (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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