Crime Rate in Lliswerry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lliswerry

The total recorded crimes in Lliswerry, Newport, UK in March 2025 are around 361 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lliswerry crime rate of 10.50 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 Lliswerry, encompassing approximately 34,388 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (94) incidents (18.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Lliswerry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • St Andrews Place with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30

How safe is Lliswerry?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Lliswerry reported a higher crime volume than the Newport average, with 5,493 crimes compared to 2,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lliswerry witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lliswerry experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newport average, with 5,136 crimes compared to 2,084. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lliswerry witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newport, Lliswerry has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Lliswerry Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lliswerry has recorded 361 crimes with crime rate of 10.50 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Lliswerry crimes were 5,493. The crime rate of Lliswerry in 2024 was 159.74 (year) or 13.31 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lliswerry were around 5,136 crimes with yearly crime rate of 149.35 (year) or 12.45 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)
Stow Hill978 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly456 36,009 26,227 2
Ringland542 25,432 43,692 4
Victoria215 63,263 52,768 5
St Julians259 53,237 62,745 6
Gaer192 72,119 92,013 7
Bettws129 122,803 71,959 9
Beechwood140 92,125 81,975 8
Alway142 81,638 111,248 11
Shaftesbury137 101,956 101,708 10
Tredegar Park and Marshfield132 111,515 121,194 12
Allt-yr-yn111 131,115 13995 13
Malpas49 161,065 14779 14
Caerleon70 14771 17598 16
Rogerstone East43 17924 15744 15
Llanwern69 15903 16468 17
Rogerstone West35 18546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone32 19462 19324 19
Graig19 21295 20287 20
Rogerstone North32 20172 2181 21

Lliswerry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (94 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 86 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (91 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (112 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (106 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (109 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (114 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (105 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 118 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (258 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (188 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (105 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (64 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (124 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (92 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 118.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202599
January 202596
December 2024106
November 2024110
October 202485
September 202486
August 2024114
July 2024118
June 2024258
May 2024105
April 2024124

A total of 423 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
January 202538
December 202428
November 202447
October 202426
September 202420
August 202434
July 202439
June 202466
May 202448
April 202442

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20257
December 202415
November 202416
October 202413
September 20244
August 202412
July 202415
June 202416
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 337 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
January 202517
December 202419
November 202430
October 202428
September 202414
August 202441
July 202430
June 202480
May 202437
April 202423

A total of 250 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
January 202514
December 202441
November 202422
October 202421
September 202433
August 202413
July 202412
June 202444
May 202421
April 20247

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 890 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
January 202548
December 202456
November 202491
October 2024106
September 2024109
August 2024105
July 202443
June 2024140
May 202464
April 202492

A total of 1005 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202594
January 202579
December 202486
November 202473
October 2024112
September 2024111
August 202452
July 202467
June 2024188
May 202462
April 202481

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 202411
August 202410
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 370 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
January 202526
December 202414
November 202444
October 202430
September 202427
August 202447
July 202438
June 202482
May 202417
April 202418

A total of 73 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 202416
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20247

High Crime Locations Lliswerry in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting21
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour6
2. St Andrews Place (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting12
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting30
4. Spytty Road (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Moorland Park (Map)
Total24
Vehicle crime12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Public order3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
7. Queensway Meadows (Map)
Total18
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Drugs3
Public order3
8. Brookfield Close (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Hampden Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Broadmead Park (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3

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