Crime Rate in Newport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newport

The total recorded crimes in Newport, Middlesbrough, UK in July 2025 are around 264 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport crime rate of 3.36 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 Newport, encompassing approximately 78,663 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (115) incidents (51.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-20.93% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
Newport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Craven Street with total crimes: 21
  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 18
  • Outram Street with total crimes: 17

How safe is Newport?

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

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Newport reported a higher crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 2,975 crimes compared to 1,598. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newport witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Newport experienced a greater number of crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 2,971 crimes compared to 1,453. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newport witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Middlesbrough, Newport has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Newport Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newport has recorded 264 crimes with crime rate of 0.18 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Newport crimes were 2,975. The crime rate of Newport in 2024 was 37.82 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newport were around 2,971 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.77 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)
Central582 17,277 15,684 1
Longlands & Beechwood274 23,587 23,197 2
Berwick Hills & Pallister181 42,490 42,456 4
Brambles & Thorntree159 52,411 52,249 5
Park End & Beckfield154 61,866 62,075 6
Hemlington133 71,497 71,611 7
Park127 81,463 81,375 8
Coulby Newham87 111,273 91,140 9
Ayresome107 91,011 111,116 10
North Ormesby95 101,148 101,090 11
Ladgate49 17898 12776 12
Linthorpe64 12560 16569 15
Kader51 15697 14629 13
Acklam50 16782 13603 14
Trimdon53 13491 18433 16
Stainton & Thornton53 14597 15330 17
Marton East37 18496 17301 18
Marton West27 19281 19260 19
Nunthorpe18 20168 20197 20

Newport 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 115 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (130 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (89 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 942 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025115
June 202576
May 202573
April 202581
March 202584
February 202565
January 202572
December 202446
November 202476
October 202497
September 202468
August 202489

A total of 335 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202519
May 202515
April 202521
March 202529
February 202518
January 202514
December 202410
November 202413
October 202423
September 202419
August 2024130

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
April 20256
March 202511
February 20253
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202513
April 202513
March 202511
February 202517
January 202515
December 20249
November 202413
October 20249
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 202511
March 20254
February 202511
January 202512
December 20247
November 20248
October 202411
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202523
May 202515
April 202510
March 202514
February 202513
January 202513
December 202412
November 202417
October 202417
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202543
May 202533
April 202539
March 202544
February 202527
January 202528
December 202426
November 202430
October 202451
September 202436
August 202466

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 202516
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 20246
October 202413
September 20248
August 202419

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 202411
August 202420

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Newport in July 2025

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

1. Craven Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Robbery3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
2. Pelham Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Outram Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Costa Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Nugent Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Parliament Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Faraday Street (Map)
Total9
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Wembley Street (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Aidan Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Cobham Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1

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