Crime Rate in Llanwern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanwern

The total recorded crimes in Llanwern, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanwern crime rate of 61.02 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 Llanwern, encompassing approximately 1,098 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Llanwern Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milton Hill with total crimes: 12
  • Brake Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Saltmarsh Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Llanwern?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Llanwern demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newport average, with 903 crimes compared to 2560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llanwern recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

    • In 2023, Llanwern had fewer crimes than the Newport average, with 468 crimes compared to 2,084. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llanwern recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llanwern Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Llanwern has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 61.02 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Llanwern crimes were 903. The crime rate of Llanwern in 2024 was 822.40 (year) or 68.53 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llanwern were around 468 crimes with yearly crime rate of 426.23 (year) or 35.52 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanwern)CrimesRank (Llanwern)CrimesRank (Llanwern)
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
Caerleon56 17771 17598 16
Rogerstone West35 18546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone27 19462 19324 19
Graig12 21295 20287 20
Rogerstone North17 20172 2181 21

Llanwern Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

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 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202521
March 202530
February 20252
January 202528
December 202424
November 202413
October 202434
September 202423
August 202452
July 202434
June 202432
May 202445

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
January 202510
December 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202516
March 202514
January 202523
December 20248
November 20247
October 202416
September 202411
August 202430
July 202413
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
August 20243

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 202413
November 202410
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202426
May 20244

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20255
January 202513
November 20241
October 20248
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20254
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202515
January 202510
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246
July 202414
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
June 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20251
January 20255
December 202413
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Llanwern in May 2025

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

1. Milton Hill (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
2. Brake Crescent (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
3. Saltmarsh Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Spencer Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Hot Mill Close (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Motherwell Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Tennyson Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Bishton Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
9. Lime Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. The Cedars (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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