Crime Rate in Bettws: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bettws

The total recorded crimes in Bettws, Newport, UK in March 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bettws crime rate of 8.74 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 Bettws, encompassing approximately 14,764 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Bettws Crime Hotspots

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

  • Livale Court with total crimes: 12
  • Tyne Close with total crimes: 9
  • Clist Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Bettws?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Bettws reported a higher crime volume than the Newport average, with 2,803 crimes compared to 2,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bettws witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bettws had fewer crimes than the Newport average, with 1,959 crimes compared to 2,084. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bettws witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newport, Bettws has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bettws Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bettws has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 8.74 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Bettws crimes were 2,803. The crime rate of Bettws in 2024 was 189.85 (year) or 15.82 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bettws were around 1,959 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.68 (year) or 11.06 (month) ranking 9 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
Beechwood140 92,125 81,975 8
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

Bettws Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (154 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (140 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (55 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 848 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
January 202553
December 202475
November 202455
October 202458
September 202479
August 202474
July 202486
June 2024140
May 202498
April 202477

A total of 257 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 202515
December 202423
November 202411
October 202429
September 202431
August 202420
July 202422
June 202450
May 202430
April 202415

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 202514
November 202411
October 202412
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 202420

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 202511
December 20241
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 202414
July 202413
June 202414
May 20243
April 202419

A total of 530 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
January 202534
December 202434
November 202452
October 202440
September 202435
August 202428
July 202440
June 2024154
May 202448
April 202433

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 311 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 202529
December 202432
November 202432
October 202433
September 202426
August 202416
July 202428
June 202436
May 202417
April 202455

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 202414
June 202420
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 202414
July 202418
June 202434
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20242
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202420
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bettws in March 2025

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

1. Livale Court (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Possession of weapons3
2. Tyne Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
3. Clist Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Bettws Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
5. Clos Carno (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Drugs3
6. Lambourne Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chelmer Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Darent Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Avon Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Tone Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

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