Crime Rate in Beechwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beechwood

The total recorded crimes in Beechwood, Newport, UK in July 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beechwood crime rate of 8.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (12.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Beechwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Badminton Road with total crimes: 21
  • Victoria Court with total crimes: 18
  • Rochester Road with total crimes: 15

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 July 2025 the Beechwood has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 8.18 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beechwood)CrimesRank (Beechwood)CrimesRank (Beechwood)
Stow Hill855 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly496 36,009 26,227 2
Ringland526 25,432 43,692 4
Lliswerry375 45,493 35,136 3
Victoria218 63,263 52,768 5
St Julians301 53,237 62,745 6
Gaer174 82,119 92,013 7
Bettws132 102,803 71,959 9
Shaftesbury195 71,956 101,708 10
Alway130 111,638 111,248 11
Tredegar Park and Marshfield124 121,515 121,194 12
Allt-yr-yn93 151,115 13995 13
Rogerstone East100 13924 15744 15
Malpas84 171,065 14779 14
Llanwern96 14903 16468 17
Caerleon85 16771 17598 16
Rogerstone West23 20546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone47 18462 19324 19
Graig26 19295 20287 20
Rogerstone North14 21172 2181 21

Beechwood 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 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 741 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202573
May 202551
April 202572
March 202549
February 20251
January 202561
December 202481
November 202453
October 202496
September 202464
August 202458

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202533
May 202511
April 202518
March 202519
January 20255
December 20245
November 202413
October 20246
September 202432
August 202417

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
January 20256
October 20243

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 202516
April 202529
March 202523
January 202515
December 202421
November 202427
October 20248
September 202432
August 202422

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202512
April 20254
March 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202521
May 202516
April 202539
March 202523
January 202513
December 202429
November 202429
October 202417
September 202428
August 202427

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 202516
April 202519
March 20257
January 20254
December 20249
October 202433
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
April 20256
March 20254
January 20256
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
January 20251
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 202418
August 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
October 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Beechwood in July 2025

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

1. Badminton Road (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Victoria Court (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order6
3. Rochester Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
4. Kensington Gardens (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lundy Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Rosslyn Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
7. Beaufort Place (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Robbery3
8. Crescent Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Tweedy Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Upper Tennyson Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3

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