Crime Rate in Bishton and Langstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishton and Langstone

The total recorded crimes in Bishton and Langstone, Newport, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishton and Langstone crime rate of 21.01 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 Bishton and Langstone, encompassing approximately 2,237 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bishton and Langstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waltwood Park Drive with total crimes: 8
  • St Curigs Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Priory View with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bishton and Langstone?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Bishton and Langstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newport average, with 462 crimes compared to 2560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bishton and Langstone recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

    • In 2023, Bishton and Langstone had fewer crimes than the Newport average, with 324 crimes compared to 2,084. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bishton and Langstone recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newport, Bishton and Langstone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bishton and Langstone Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bishton and Langstone has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 21.01 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Bishton and Langstone crimes were 462. The crime rate of Bishton and Langstone in 2024 was 206.53 (year) or 17.21 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishton and Langstone were around 324 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.84 (year) or 12.07 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishton and Langstone)CrimesRank (Bishton and Langstone)CrimesRank (Bishton and Langstone)
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
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
Graig26 19295 20287 20
Rogerstone North14 21172 2181 21

Bishton and Langstone 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202532
May 202513
April 202512
March 20256
January 20256
December 202420
November 202417
October 202412
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20252
April 20258
March 202512
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bishton and Langstone in July 2025

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

1. Waltwood Park Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Curigs Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Priory View (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Public order1
5. Beech Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Greenfields View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Roundwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Lime Kiln Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Blossom Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bailey Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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