Crime Rate in Beechwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beechwood

The total recorded crimes in Beechwood, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beechwood crime rate of 6.74 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 Beechwood, encompassing approximately 20,775 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-58.97% decrease)
Beechwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Badminton Road with total crimes: 30
  • Avalon Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Rochester Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Beechwood?

To understand the safety of Beechwood, we need to analyze Beechwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Beechwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newport average, with 2125 crimes compared to 2560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Beechwood witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

    • In 2023, Beechwood had fewer crimes than the Newport average, with 1,975 crimes compared to 2,084. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Beechwood witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newport, Beechwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Beechwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Beechwood has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 6.74 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Beechwood crimes were 2,125. The crime rate of Beechwood in 2024 was 102.29 (year) or 8.52 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beechwood were around 1,975 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.07 (year) or 7.92 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beechwood)CrimesRank (Beechwood)CrimesRank (Beechwood)
Stow Hill882 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly466 26,009 26,227 2
Lliswerry379 35,493 35,136 3
Ringland351 45,432 43,692 4
Victoria232 63,263 52,768 5
St Julians260 53,237 62,745 6
Gaer160 82,119 92,013 7
Bettws119 122,803 71,959 9
Shaftesbury178 71,956 101,708 10
Allt-yr-yn125 101,115 13995 13
Alway97 131,638 111,248 11
Tredegar Park and Marshfield121 111,515 121,194 12
Malpas84 141,065 14779 14
Rogerstone East61 16924 15744 15
Llanwern67 15903 16468 17
Caerleon56 17771 17598 16
Rogerstone West35 18546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone27 19462 19324 19
Graig12 21295 20287 20
Rogerstone North17 20172 2181 21

Beechwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 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 (49 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 852 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202572
March 202549
February 20251
January 202561
December 202481
November 202453
October 202496
September 202464
August 202458
July 202471
June 2024134
May 202461

A total of 280 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202529
March 202523
January 202515
December 202421
November 202427
October 20248
September 202432
August 202422
July 202413
June 202456
May 202418

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202539
March 202523
January 202513
December 202429
November 202429
October 202417
September 202428
August 202427
July 202430
June 202442
May 202419

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410
July 202414
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 202418
August 20243
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 20257
January 20254
December 20249
October 202433
September 20249
August 202413
July 202412
June 202418
May 202421

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 202519
January 20255
December 20245
November 202413
October 20246
September 202432
August 202417
July 202415
June 202454
May 20249

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20256
October 20243
June 20246

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
January 20256
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246

High Crime Locations Beechwood in May 2025

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

1. Badminton Road (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
2. Avalon Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Rochester Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
4. Beaufort Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Brangwyn Crescent (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Rosslyn Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Walmer Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Burton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Caldy Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. Shetland Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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