Crime Rate in Caerleon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerleon

The total recorded crimes in Caerleon, Newport, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerleon crime rate of 9.19 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Caerleon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Hanbury Close with total crimes: 8
  • B4236 with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Caerleon has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 9.19 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerleon)CrimesRank (Caerleon)CrimesRank (Caerleon)
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
Rogerstone West23 20546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone47 18462 19324 19
Graig26 19295 20287 20
Rogerstone North14 21172 2181 21

Caerleon 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 202414

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202521
May 202525
April 202514
March 202538
January 202523
December 202411
November 202435
October 202430
September 202435
August 202420

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202516
May 202512
April 20259
March 202512
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Caerleon in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
2. Hanbury Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
3. B4236 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Cherry Tree Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
5. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. Lodge Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Caradog Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Eastfield Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. B4236 (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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