Crime Rate in Newport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newport

The total recorded crimes in Newport, UK in March 2025 are around 4,143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport crime rate of 25.96 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1402) incidents (46633.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (786) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (447) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cambrian Road with total crimes: 90
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 90
  • Mountbatten Close with total crimes: 78

Newport Police Info:

Gwent Police

Newport Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Stow Hill (978 crimes), and the safest, Graig (19 crimes), is 959 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Newport.

Similarly, the area of Stow Hill (1038 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ridgeway & Glasllwch (41 crimes), with a difference of 997 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newport.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stow Hill978
Ringland542
Pillgwenlly456
Lliswerry361
St Julians259

Safest Wards:

Rogerstone East43
Rogerstone West35
Bishton and Langstone32
Rogerstone North32
Graig19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Stow Hill1038
Pillgwenlly & Docks456
Ringland396
Liswerry & Uskmouth297
Victoria & Somerton294

Safest Areas:

Caerleon70
Beechwood63
Malpas49
Pye Corner & Graig46
Ridgeway & Glasllwch41

Newport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Other crime 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 4603 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 511.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1098 reported cases.

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

A total of 367 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 88 reported cases.

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

A total of 3652 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 405.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 750 reported cases.

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

A total of 1342 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 149.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 296 reported cases.

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

A total of 315 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 58 reported cases.

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

A total of 2181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 242.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 498 reported cases.

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

A total of 221 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 1786 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 198.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 430 reported cases.

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

A total of 13526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1352.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2800 reported cases.

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

A total of 4255 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 472.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1014 reported cases.

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

A total of 352 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

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

A total of 1219 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 121.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 186 reported cases.

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

A total of 899 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 117 reported cases.

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

A total of 7040 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 782.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1674 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Newport in March 2025

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

1. Cambrian Road (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting42
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order12
Other crime3
Drugs3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting48
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Bicycle theft3
3. Mountbatten Close (Map)
Total78
Anti-social behaviour36
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6
4. Market Street (Map)
Total75
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime3
Robbery3
Other crime3
Drugs3
Burglary3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total72
Anti-social behaviour36
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Griffin Street (Map)
Total57
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences15
Theft from the person9
Vehicle crime3
Robbery3
Other theft3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3

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