Crime Rate in Newport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newport

The total recorded crimes in Newport, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport crime rate of 2.34 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-9.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
Newport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 21
  • Surrey Street with total crimes: 8
  • Liverton Avenue with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Newport has recorded 184 crimes with crime rate of 0.14 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)
Central566 17,277 15,684 1
Longlands & Beechwood308 23,587 23,197 2
Berwick Hills & Pallister165 42,490 42,456 4
Brambles & Thorntree150 52,411 52,249 5
Park End & Beckfield109 91,866 62,075 6
Park135 61,463 81,375 8
Hemlington120 81,497 71,611 7
Coulby Newham121 71,273 91,140 9
Ayresome78 121,011 111,116 10
North Ormesby91 111,148 101,090 11
Linthorpe98 10560 16569 15
Ladgate72 13898 12776 12
Kader40 18697 14629 13
Acklam56 15782 13603 14
Stainton & Thornton56 14597 15330 17
Trimdon51 17491 18433 16
Marton East54 16496 17301 18
Marton West32 19281 19260 19
Nunthorpe19 20168 20197 20

Newport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 829 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202581
March 202584
February 202565
January 202572
December 202446
November 202476
October 202497
September 202468
August 202489
July 202478

A total of 412 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202539
March 202544
February 202527
January 202528
December 202426
November 202430
October 202451
September 202436
August 202466
July 202432

A total of 313 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202529
February 202518
January 202514
December 202410
November 202413
October 202423
September 202419
August 2024130
July 202421

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 202513
December 20247
November 20246
October 202413
September 20248
August 202419
July 202412

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202514
February 202513
January 202513
December 202412
November 202417
October 202417
September 202414
August 202419
July 202416

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 202411
August 202420
July 202413

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Newport in May 2025

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

1. Pelham Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Surrey Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Liverton Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Parliament Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Portman Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bell Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Carey Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Outram Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Craven Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Lovaine Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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