Crime Rate in Newport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newport

The total recorded crimes in Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 3,869 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport crime rate of 24.24 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 159,592 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1194) incidents (1.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (682) incidents (-9.19% decrease)
  • Public order: (467) incidents (24.87% increase)
Newport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambrian Road with total crimes: 66
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 60
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 57

Newport Police Info:

Gwent Police

Newport Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Stow Hill (882 crimes), and the safest, Graig (12 crimes), is 870 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Newport.

Similarly, the area of Stow Hill (948 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ridgeway & Glasllwch (43 crimes), with a difference of 905 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newport.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stow Hill882
Pillgwenlly466
Lliswerry379
Ringland351
St Julians260

Safest Wards:

Caerleon56
Rogerstone West35
Bishton and Langstone27
Rogerstone North17
Graig12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Stow Hill948
Pillgwenlly & Docks466
Liswerry & Uskmouth312
Victoria & Somerton308
St Julians & Barnardtown255

Safest Areas:

Marshfield63
Pye Corner & Graig60
Rogerstone56
Caerleon56
Ridgeway & Glasllwch43

Newport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1194 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (682 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1181 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (751 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1402 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (786 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1244 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (567 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1282 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 528 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1274 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (808 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1361 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (622 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1309 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (664 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1390 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (649 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1461 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 742 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2800 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1674 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1102 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 2025108
March 2025107
February 20252
January 2025113
December 202473
November 2024108
October 202491
September 202474
August 2024100
July 2024117
June 2024114

A total of 1549 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 2025124
March 202588
January 202568
December 2024146
November 2024113
October 2024134
September 2024149
August 2024161
July 2024187
June 2024296

A total of 15901 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1325.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2800 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251194
April 20251181
March 20251402
February 20253
January 20251244
December 20241282
November 20241274
October 20241361
September 20241309
August 20241390
July 20241461
June 20242800

A total of 8473 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 770.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1674 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025682
April 2025751
March 2025786
January 2025567
December 2024528
November 2024808
October 2024622
September 2024664
August 2024649
July 2024742
June 20241674

A total of 4382 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 398.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 750 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025355
April 2025375
March 2025400
January 2025322
December 2024387
November 2024337
October 2024382
September 2024310
August 2024382
July 2024382
June 2024750

A total of 434 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202536
March 202521
January 202535
December 202442
November 202424
October 202423
September 202430
August 202444
July 202445
June 202488

A total of 394 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202538
March 202523
January 202538
December 202428
November 202433
October 202434
September 202458
August 202428
July 202425
June 202448

A total of 2038 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 185.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 430 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025123
April 2025129
March 2025121
January 2025120
December 2024190
November 2024124
October 2024214
September 2024187
August 2024182
July 2024218
June 2024430

A total of 437 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202541
March 202531
January 202544
December 202428
November 202420
October 202436
September 202431
August 202442
July 202447
June 202488

A total of 5096 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 463.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1014 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025467
April 2025374
March 2025400
January 2025353
December 2024340
November 2024379
October 2024445
September 2024439
August 2024383
July 2024502
June 20241014

A total of 5395 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 490.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1098 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025433
April 2025359
March 2025447
January 2025382
December 2024363
November 2024377
October 2024465
September 2024509
August 2024395
July 2024567
June 20241098

A total of 2571 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 498 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025199
April 2025191
March 2025188
January 2025162
December 2024260
November 2024220
October 2024194
September 2024221
August 2024192
July 2024246
June 2024498

A total of 1421 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 2025105
March 202598
February 20252
January 2025133
December 2024103
November 2024109
October 2024183
September 2024146
August 2024134
July 2024125
June 2024186

A total of 270 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202524
March 202531
January 202512
December 202428
November 202414
October 202432
September 202414
August 202417
July 202421
June 202452

High Crime Locations Newport in May 2025

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

1. Cambrian Road (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting33
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting15
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total57
Anti-social behaviour30
Shoplifting24
Bicycle theft3
4. Skinner Lane (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences21
Theft from the person9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery3
Drugs3
5. Police Station (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences18
Drugs12
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Griffin Street (Map)
Total39
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Theft from the person3

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