Crime Rate in Gaer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gaer

The total recorded crimes in Gaer, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaer crime rate of 7.30 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 Gaer, encompassing approximately 21,919 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (105.88% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
Gaer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 15
  • Buxton Close with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

How safe is Gaer?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Gaer demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newport average, with 2119 crimes compared to 2560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Gaer witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

    • In 2023, Gaer had fewer crimes than the Newport average, with 2,013 crimes compared to 2,084. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Gaer witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gaer Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gaer has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 7.30 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Gaer crimes were 2,119. The crime rate of Gaer in 2024 was 96.67 (year) or 8.06 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gaer were around 2,013 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.84 (year) or 7.65 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gaer)CrimesRank (Gaer)CrimesRank (Gaer)
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
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
Bishton and Langstone27 19462 19324 19
Graig12 21295 20287 20
Rogerstone North17 20172 2181 21

Gaer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (51 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202534
March 202561
January 202528
December 202455
November 202446
October 202458
September 202451
August 202450
July 202461
June 202480
May 202446

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202526
March 202548
January 202523
December 202421
November 202430
October 202420
September 202413
August 202433
July 202434
June 202454
May 202427

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 218 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202520
March 202519
January 202516
December 202410
November 202423
October 202428
September 202412
August 202412
July 202417
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20241
October 202410
September 20246
August 202415
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20246

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 202413
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 202525
January 202520
December 202422
November 20247
October 202410
September 202410
August 202451
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 215 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202517
January 20259
December 202411
November 202429
October 202421
September 202413
August 20245
July 202422
June 202436
May 202418

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
January 20252
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 202430
August 20247
July 202410
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
June 20246

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
May 20243

High Crime Locations Gaer in May 2025

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

1. Park Crescent (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
2. Buxton Close (Map)
Total15
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
4. Cae Brynton Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
5. Oaks Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
6. Highfield Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
7. Cefn Adda Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ben Jonson Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
9. Maesglas Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maesglas Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1

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