Crime Rate in Gaer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gaer

The total recorded crimes in Gaer, Newport, UK in July 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gaer crime rate of 7.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
Gaer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buxton Close with total crimes: 20
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Maesglas Grove with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Gaer has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 7.94 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gaer)CrimesRank (Gaer)CrimesRank (Gaer)
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
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
Bishton and Langstone47 18462 19324 19
Graig26 19295 20287 20
Rogerstone North14 21172 2181 21

Gaer 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 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202518
May 202518
April 202526
March 202548
January 202523
December 202421
November 202430
October 202420
September 202413
August 202433

A total of 218 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202522
May 202524
April 202520
March 202519
January 202516
December 202410
November 202423
October 202428
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 553 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202545
May 202570
April 202534
March 202561
January 202528
December 202455
November 202446
October 202458
September 202451
August 202450

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 20255
April 20251
March 202525
January 202520
December 202422
November 20247
October 202410
September 202410
August 202451

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 202512
April 20253
March 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20241
October 202410
September 20246
August 202415

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202516
April 202518
March 202517
January 20259
December 202411
November 202429
October 202421
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
January 20252
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 202430
August 20247

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243

High Crime Locations Gaer in July 2025

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

1. Buxton Close (Map)
Total20
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Maesglas Grove (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Masefield Vale (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Macaulay Gardens (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
6. Ben Jonson Way (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
7. Lyndhurst Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
8. Stow Park Circle (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
9. Joyce Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Cefn Adda Court (Map)
Total8
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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