Crime Rate in Newport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newport

The total recorded crimes in Newport, Newport in January 2025 are around 3,593 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport crime rate of 22.51 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1244) incidents (-2.96% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (567) incidents (7.39% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (382) incidents (5.23% increase)
Newport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 78
  • Cambrian Road with total crimes: 66
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 60

Newport Police Info:

Gwent Police

Newport Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Stow Hill (885 crimes), and the safest, Graig (13 crimes), is 872 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Newport.

Similarly, the area of Stow Hill (975 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ridgeway & Glasllwch (27 crimes), with a difference of 948 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newport.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stow Hill885
Pillgwenlly396
Lliswerry351
Ringland342
St Julians206

Safest Wards:

Caerleon48
Rogerstone West27
Bishton and Langstone23
Rogerstone North19
Graig13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Stow Hill975
Pillgwenlly & Docks396
Liswerry & Uskmouth300
Victoria & Somerton268
Ringland242

Safest Areas:

Pye Corner & Graig55
Marshfield55
Rogerstone52
Caerleon48
Ridgeway & Glasllwch27

Newport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 3855 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 481.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1014 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025353
December 2024340
November 2024379
October 2024445
September 2024439
August 2024383
July 2024502
June 20241014

A total of 331 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202442
November 202424
October 202423
September 202430
August 202444
July 202445
June 202488

A total of 790 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 98.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025113
December 202473
November 2024108
October 202491
September 202474
August 2024100
July 2024117
June 2024114

A total of 190 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202428
November 202414
October 202432
September 202414
August 202417
July 202421
June 202452

A total of 1254 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 156.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 2024146
November 2024113
October 2024134
September 2024149
August 2024161
July 2024187
June 2024296

A total of 12121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1515.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2800 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251244
December 20241282
November 20241274
October 20241361
September 20241309
August 20241390
July 20241461
June 20242800

A total of 1993 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 249.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 498 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025162
December 2024260
November 2024220
October 2024194
September 2024221
August 2024192
July 2024246
June 2024498

A total of 292 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202538
December 202428
November 202433
October 202434
September 202458
August 202428
July 202425
June 202448

A total of 336 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202544
December 202428
November 202420
October 202436
September 202431
August 202442
July 202447
June 202488

A total of 1119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 139.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025133
December 2024103
November 2024109
October 2024183
September 2024146
August 2024134
July 2024125
June 2024186

A total of 1665 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 208.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 430 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025120
December 2024190
November 2024124
October 2024214
September 2024187
August 2024182
July 2024218
June 2024430

A total of 6254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 781.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1674 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025567
December 2024528
November 2024808
October 2024622
September 2024664
August 2024649
July 2024742
June 20241674

A total of 4156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 519.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1098 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025382
December 2024363
November 2024377
October 2024465
September 2024509
August 2024395
July 2024567
June 20241098

A total of 3252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 406.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 750 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025322
December 2024387
November 2024337
October 2024382
September 2024310
August 2024382
July 2024382
June 2024750

High Crime Locations Newport in January 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total78
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour24
Burglary6
2. Cambrian Road (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order9
Possession of weapons3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting57
Possession of weapons3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour9
Bicycle theft6
Vehicle crime3
Shoplifting3
Robbery3
Drugs3
5. Market Street (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences36
Drugs6
Robbery3
Other crime3
6. Queensway (Map)
Total48
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson3

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