Crime Rate in Bettws: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bettws

The total recorded crimes in Bettws, Newport, UK in July 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bettws crime rate of 8.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-44.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
Bettws Crime Hotspots

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

  • Livale Court with total crimes: 24
  • Old Mill Court with total crimes: 9
  • Monnow Way with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Bettws has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 8.94 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bettws)CrimesRank (Bettws)CrimesRank (Bettws)
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
Shaftesbury195 71,956 101,708 10
Beechwood170 92,125 81,975 8
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

Bettws 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 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 673 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202583
May 202544
April 202553
March 202553
January 202553
December 202475
November 202455
October 202458
September 202479
August 202474

A total of 254 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202535
May 202514
April 202516
March 20257
January 202529
December 202432
November 202432
October 202433
September 202426
August 202416

A total of 348 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202526
May 202519
April 202531
March 202532
January 202534
December 202434
November 202452
October 202440
September 202435
August 202428

A total of 212 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202519
May 202523
April 202514
March 202511
January 202515
December 202423
November 202411
October 202429
September 202431
August 202420

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 73 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
January 202514
November 202411
October 202412
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
November 20241

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bettws in July 2025

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

1. Livale Court (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
2. Old Mill Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Monnow Way (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Tyne Close (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ogmore Crescent (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft3
Vehicle crime3
6. Lea Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clos Carno (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Darent Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Parret Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Clist Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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