Crime Rate in Graig: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Graig

The total recorded crimes in Graig, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Graig crime rate of 2.98 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 Graig, encompassing approximately 4,026 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Graig Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clearwell Court with total crimes: 2
  • Forge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Fairway Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Graig?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Graig demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newport average, with 295 crimes compared to 2560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Graig recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

    • In 2023, Graig had fewer crimes than the Newport average, with 287 crimes compared to 2,084. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Graig recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Graig Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Graig has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 2.98 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Graig crimes were 295. The crime rate of Graig in 2024 was 73.26 (year) or 6.11 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Graig were around 287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.27 (year) or 5.94 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Graig)CrimesRank (Graig)CrimesRank (Graig)
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
Bishton and Langstone27 19462 19324 19
Rogerstone North17 20172 2181 21

Graig Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 202412
October 202414
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Graig in May 2025

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

1. Clearwell Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Forge Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fairway Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Farriers Gate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Laurel Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ruperra Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Springfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Pensidan View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cwm Cwddy Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Laurel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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