Crime Rate in Caerleon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerleon

The total recorded crimes in Caerleon, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerleon crime rate of 6.05 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 Caerleon, encompassing approximately 9,249 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Caerleon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Lodge Road with total crimes: 4
  • Webley Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Caerleon?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Caerleon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newport average, with 771 crimes compared to 2560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Caerleon recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

    • In 2023, Caerleon had fewer crimes than the Newport average, with 598 crimes compared to 2,084. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Caerleon recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Caerleon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Caerleon has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 6.05 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Caerleon crimes were 771. The crime rate of Caerleon in 2024 was 83.35 (year) or 6.95 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caerleon were around 598 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.65 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerleon)CrimesRank (Caerleon)CrimesRank (Caerleon)
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
Rogerstone West35 18546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone27 19462 19324 19
Graig12 21295 20287 20
Rogerstone North17 20172 2181 21

Caerleon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202512
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 202538
January 202523
December 202411
November 202435
October 202430
September 202435
August 202420
July 202433
June 202448
May 202425

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 202414
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20246

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20243
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Caerleon in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Lodge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
3. Webley Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. High Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hadrian Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. B4236 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Arthur Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Brades (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Gwladys Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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