Crime Rate in Beechwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beechwood

The total recorded crimes in Beechwood, Newport, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (4800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Beechwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chwarel Court with total crimes: 18
  • Badminton Road with total crimes: 12
  • Kelly Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)
Stow Hill978 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly456 36,009 26,227 2
Ringland542 25,432 43,692 4
Lliswerry361 45,493 35,136 3
Victoria215 63,263 52,768 5
St Julians259 53,237 62,745 6
Gaer192 72,119 92,013 7
Bettws129 122,803 71,959 9
Alway142 81,638 111,248 11
Shaftesbury137 101,956 101,708 10
Tredegar Park and Marshfield132 111,515 121,194 12
Allt-yr-yn111 131,115 13995 13
Malpas49 161,065 14779 14
Caerleon70 14771 17598 16
Rogerstone East43 17924 15744 15
Llanwern69 15903 16468 17
Rogerstone West35 18546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone32 19462 19324 19
Graig19 21295 20287 20
Rogerstone North32 20172 2181 21

Beechwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20254
December 20249
October 202433
September 20249
August 202413
July 202412
June 202418
May 202421
April 20243

A total of 249 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
January 202515
December 202421
November 202427
October 20248
September 202432
August 202422
July 202413
June 202456
May 202418
April 202414

A total of 803 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 20251
January 202561
December 202481
November 202453
October 202496
September 202464
August 202458
July 202471
June 2024134
May 202461
April 202474

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
January 202513
December 202429
November 202429
October 202417
September 202428
August 202427
July 202430
June 202442
May 202419
April 202413

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20256
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
January 20255
December 20245
November 202413
October 20246
September 202432
August 202417
July 202415
June 202454
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410
July 202414
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
October 20243
June 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246
April 202410

High Crime Locations Beechwood in March 2025

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

1. Chwarel Court (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Badminton Road (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Kelly Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Woodland Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Oxford Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Rochester Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Carisbrooke Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Shelley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Walmer Road (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person3

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