Crime Rate in Bettws: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bettws

The total recorded crimes in Bettws, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bettws crime rate of 8.06 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-16.98% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-38.71% decrease)
Bettws Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clist Road with total crimes: 13
  • Clos Carno with total crimes: 12
  • Tone Close with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Newport.

    • 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 areas in the Newport.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bettws has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 8.06 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bettws)CrimesRank (Bettws)CrimesRank (Bettws)
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
Shaftesbury178 71,956 101,708 10
Beechwood140 92,125 81,975 8
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

Bettws Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202514
March 202511
January 202515
December 202423
November 202411
October 202429
September 202431
August 202420
July 202422
June 202450
May 202430

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
January 202514
November 202411
October 202412
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 868 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202553
March 202553
January 202553
December 202475
November 202455
October 202458
September 202479
August 202474
July 202486
June 2024140
May 202498

A total of 547 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202531
March 202532
January 202534
December 202434
November 202452
October 202440
September 202435
August 202428
July 202440
June 2024154
May 202448

A total of 286 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 20257
January 202529
December 202432
November 202432
October 202433
September 202426
August 202416
July 202428
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 202414
July 202418
June 202434
May 20249

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20259
January 202511
December 20241
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 202414
July 202413
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
September 20242
August 20243
July 202414
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20257
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 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

High Crime Locations Bettws in May 2025

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

1. Clist Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Clos Carno (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Tone Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Don Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Public order3
5. Itchen Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bettws Lane (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Dart Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Lambourne Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Otter Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Thames Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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