Crime Rate in Malpas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Malpas

The total recorded crimes in Malpas, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Malpas crime rate of 5.06 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 Malpas, encompassing approximately 16,603 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (73.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Malpas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pilton Vale with total crimes: 9
  • Malpas Road with total crimes: 9
  • Trevithick Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Malpas?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Malpas demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newport average, with 1065 crimes compared to 2560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

    • In 2023, Malpas had fewer crimes than the Newport average, with 779 crimes compared to 2,084. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Malpas Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Malpas has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 5.06 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Malpas crimes were 1,065. The crime rate of Malpas in 2024 was 64.14 (year) or 5.35 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Malpas were around 779 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.92 (year) or 3.91 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Malpas)CrimesRank (Malpas)CrimesRank (Malpas)
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
Rogerstone East61 16924 15744 15
Llanwern67 15903 16468 17
Caerleon56 17771 17598 16
Rogerstone West35 18546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone27 19462 19324 19
Graig12 21295 20287 20
Rogerstone North17 20172 2181 21

Malpas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (70 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202523
March 202515
January 20256
December 202412
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412
August 202412
July 202417
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202526
March 202512
January 202543
December 202423
November 202420
October 202420
September 202434
August 202426
July 202427
June 202440
May 202427

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 202413
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 202411
September 202413
August 202415
July 202456
June 202470
May 202424

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 202412
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241

High Crime Locations Malpas in May 2025

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

1. Pilton Vale (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Malpas Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Trevithick Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Yewberry Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Baird Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Robertson Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Kelvin Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whittle Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Simpson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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