Crime Rate in Newport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newport

The total recorded crimes in Newport, UK in July 2025 are around 4,264 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport crime rate of 26.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1427) incidents (11.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (755) incidents (-2.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (481) incidents (9.07% increase)
Newport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 69
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 66
  • Police Station with total crimes: 54

Newport Police Info:

Gwent Police

Newport Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Stow Hill (855 crimes), and the safest, Rogerstone North (14 crimes), is 841 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Newport.

Similarly, the area of Stow Hill (906 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ridgeway & Glasllwch (24 crimes), with a difference of 882 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newport.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stow Hill855
Ringland526
Pillgwenlly496
Lliswerry375
St Julians301

Safest Wards:

Malpas84
Bishton and Langstone47
Graig26
Rogerstone West23
Rogerstone North14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Stow Hill906
Pillgwenlly & Docks496
Ringland399
Victoria & Somerton309
Liswerry & Uskmouth300

Safest Areas:

Caerleon85
Malpas84
Marshfield61
Rogerstone52
Ridgeway & Glasllwch24

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 1427 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 755 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1283 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (776 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202538
May 202546
April 202536
March 202521
January 202535
December 202442
November 202424
October 202423
September 202430
August 202444

A total of 7588 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 689.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 808 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025755
June 2025776
May 2025682
April 2025751
March 2025786
January 2025567
December 2024528
November 2024808
October 2024622
September 2024664
August 2024649

A total of 14350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1195.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1427 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251427
June 20251283
May 20251194
April 20251181
March 20251402
February 20253
January 20251244
December 20241282
November 20241274
October 20241361
September 20241309
August 20241390

A total of 1094 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 2025109
May 202595
April 2025108
March 2025107
February 20252
January 2025113
December 202473
November 2024108
October 202491
September 202474
August 2024100

A total of 408 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202549
May 202529
April 202541
March 202531
January 202544
December 202428
November 202420
October 202436
September 202431
August 202442

A total of 238 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202525
April 202524
March 202531
January 202512
December 202428
November 202414
October 202432
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 1594 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 2025103
May 2025123
April 2025129
March 2025121
January 2025120
December 2024190
November 2024124
October 2024214
September 2024187
August 2024182

A total of 4502 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 409.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 481 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025481
June 2025441
May 2025467
April 2025374
March 2025400
January 2025353
December 2024340
November 2024379
October 2024445
September 2024439
August 2024383

A total of 385 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202528
May 202541
April 202538
March 202523
January 202538
December 202428
November 202433
October 202434
September 202458
August 202428

A total of 1274 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 2025116
May 202583
April 2025124
March 202588
January 202568
December 2024146
November 2024113
October 2024134
September 2024149
August 2024161

A total of 1304 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025117
June 202577
May 202597
April 2025105
March 202598
February 20252
January 2025133
December 2024103
November 2024109
October 2024183
September 2024146
August 2024134

A total of 2316 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 210.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025274
June 2025215
May 2025199
April 2025191
March 2025188
January 2025162
December 2024260
November 2024220
October 2024194
September 2024221
August 2024192

A total of 4426 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 402.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 509 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025371
June 2025325
May 2025433
April 2025359
March 2025447
January 2025382
December 2024363
November 2024377
October 2024465
September 2024509
August 2024395

A total of 3987 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 362.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 400 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025385
June 2025352
May 2025355
April 2025375
March 2025400
January 2025322
December 2024387
November 2024337
October 2024382
September 2024310
August 2024382

High Crime Locations Newport in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total69
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour12
Drugs9
Other crime6
Theft from the person3
Robbery3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total66
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour24
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Police Station (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order15
Drugs12
Other theft6
Robbery3
4. Mountbatten Close (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft6
Other crime6
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft6
6. Cambrian Road (Map)
Total48
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting12
Public order6
Drugs6
Theft from the person3
Other theft3

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