Crime Rate in Lliswerry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lliswerry

The total recorded crimes in Lliswerry, Newport, UK in July 2025 are around 375 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lliswerry crime rate of 10.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (13.19% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (34.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-28.07% decrease)
Lliswerry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 51
  • Spytty Road with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

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 areas in the Newport.

    • 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 areas in the Newport.

  • 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 July 2025 the Lliswerry has recorded 375 crimes with crime rate of 10.90 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lliswerry)CrimesRank (Lliswerry)CrimesRank (Lliswerry)
Stow Hill855 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly496 36,009 26,227 2
Ringland526 25,432 43,692 4
Victoria218 63,263 52,768 5
St Julians301 53,237 62,745 6
Gaer174 82,119 92,013 7
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

Lliswerry 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 103 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (67 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (81 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (93 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (75 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202534
May 202540
April 202528
March 202527
January 202526
December 202414
November 202444
October 202430
September 202427
August 202447

A total of 258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202525
May 202518
April 202514
March 202518
January 202517
December 202419
November 202430
October 202428
September 202414
August 202441

A total of 795 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202557
May 202581
April 202565
March 202536
January 202548
December 202456
November 202491
October 2024106
September 2024109
August 2024105

A total of 1046 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025103
June 202591
May 202563
April 202593
March 202599
January 202596
December 2024106
November 2024110
October 202485
September 202486
August 2024114

A total of 383 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202554
May 202536
April 202525
March 202535
January 202538
December 202428
November 202447
October 202426
September 202420
August 202434

A total of 215 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202511
April 20258
March 202522
January 202514
December 202441
November 202422
October 202421
September 202433
August 202413

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 948 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202567
May 2025109
April 202575
March 202594
January 202579
December 202486
November 202473
October 2024112
September 2024111
August 202452

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 202513
March 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 202416
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202516
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
January 20257
December 202415
November 202416
October 202413
September 20244
August 202412

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241

High Crime Locations Lliswerry in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total51
Shoplifting27
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
Public order3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Spytty Road (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting27
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting21
Public order3
4. Colston Avenue (Map)
Total24
Criminal damage and arson12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Moorland Park (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
6. Queensway Meadows (Map)
Total15
Public order9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Fallowfield Drive (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. St Andrews Place (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Longmeadow Court (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Collingwood Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3

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