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 May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishton and Langstone crime rate of 12.07 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bishton and Langstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lime Kiln Court with total crimes: 3
  • St Curigs Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Blossom Grove with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Bishton and Langstone has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 12.07 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishton and Langstone)CrimesRank (Bishton and Langstone)CrimesRank (Bishton and Langstone)
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
Bettws119 122,803 71,959 9
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
Graig12 21295 20287 20
Rogerstone North17 20172 2181 21

Bishton and Langstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20256
January 20256
December 202420
November 202417
October 202412
September 202414
August 20245
July 202410
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 202512
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202438
May 20244

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bishton and Langstone in May 2025

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

1. Lime Kiln Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Curigs Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Blossom Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Willow Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Caerlicken Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Coed Y Caerau Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stockwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Priory Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Priory View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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