Crime Rate in Malpas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Malpas

The total recorded crimes in Malpas, Newport, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-39.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
Malpas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittle Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Malpas Road with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Malpas has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 0.84 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Malpas)CrimesRank (Malpas)CrimesRank (Malpas)
Stow Hill855 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly496 36,009 26,227 2
Ringland526 25,432 43,692 4
Lliswerry375 45,493 35,136 3
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
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

Malpas 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 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202551
May 202545
April 202526
March 202512
January 202543
December 202423
November 202420
October 202420
September 202434

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 202411
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202513
April 202523
March 202515
January 20256
December 202412
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 202411
September 202413

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 202413

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20244

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 202412

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20252

High Crime Locations Malpas in July 2025

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

1. Whittle Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Malpas Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Jeans Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Penny Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Japonica Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Pilton Vale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Yewberry Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Alder Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Pillmawr Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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