Crime Rate in Bettws: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bettws

The total recorded crimes in Bettws, Newport, UK in August 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bettws crime rate of 9.75 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 Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bettws Crime Hotspots

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

  • Livale Court with total crimes: 18
  • Bettws Close with total crimes: 15
  • Derwent Court 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 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 August 2025 the Bettws has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 9.75 ranking 7th 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.

AreaAugust 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bettws)CrimesRank (Bettws)CrimesRank (Bettws)
Stow Hill1,005 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly490 26,009 26,227 2
Lliswerry406 45,493 35,136 3
Ringland466 35,432 43,692 4
Victoria190 63,263 52,768 5
St Julians322 53,237 62,745 6
Gaer121 112,119 92,013 7
Beechwood136 82,125 81,975 8
Shaftesbury133 91,956 101,708 10
Tredegar Park and Marshfield122 101,515 121,194 12
Alway112 121,638 111,248 11
Allt-yr-yn88 131,115 13995 13
Malpas72 161,065 14779 14
Llanwern80 14903 16468 17
Rogerstone East80 15924 15744 15
Caerleon59 17771 17598 16
Rogerstone West29 19546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone52 18462 19324 19
Graig14 21295 20287 20
Rogerstone North21 20172 2181 21

Bettws Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202548
July 202546
June 202583
May 202544
April 202553
March 202553

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202524
July 202516
June 202519
May 202523
April 202514
March 202511

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202526
July 202517
June 202526
May 202519
April 202531
March 202532

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20251
June 20256
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 202511
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202517
July 202514
June 202535
May 202514
April 202516
March 20257

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20255
July 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20254
June 20254

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20256
July 20253
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
July 20253

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20259

High Crime Locations Bettws in August 2025

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

1. Livale Court (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
2. Bettws Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Shoplifting3
3. Derwent Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime3
4. Old Mill Court (Map)
Total9
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
5. Parret Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Welland Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Lambourne Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Clos Carno (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
9. Itchen Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Medway Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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