Crime Rate in Pillgwenlly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pillgwenlly

The total recorded crimes in Pillgwenlly, Newport, UK in March 2025 are around 456 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pillgwenlly crime rate of 21.62 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 Pillgwenlly, encompassing approximately 21,090 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (148) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (80) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (35.71% increase)
Pillgwenlly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenwich Road with total crimes: 42
  • Police Station with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27

How safe is Pillgwenlly?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Pillgwenlly reported a higher crime volume than the Newport average, with 6,009 crimes compared to 2,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pillgwenlly witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pillgwenlly experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newport average, with 6,227 crimes compared to 2,084. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pillgwenlly witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pillgwenlly Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pillgwenlly has recorded 456 crimes with crime rate of 21.62 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Pillgwenlly crimes were 6,009. The crime rate of Pillgwenlly in 2024 was 284.92 (year) or 23.74 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pillgwenlly were around 6,227 crimes with yearly crime rate of 295.25 (year) or 24.60 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)
Stow Hill978 111,916 18,433 1
Ringland542 25,432 43,692 4
Lliswerry361 45,493 35,136 3
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

Pillgwenlly Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (148 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (80 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 119 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (99 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (143 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (115 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (172 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (114 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (168 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (89 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 184 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 109 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (218 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (214 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (134 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (102 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (168 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (98 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
January 202526
December 202426
November 202418
October 202437
September 202424
August 202412
July 202422
June 202418
May 20242
April 202417

A total of 1696 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 154.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025148
January 2025112
December 2024119
November 2024130
October 2024143
September 2024172
August 2024168
July 2024184
June 2024218
May 2024134
April 2024168

A total of 920 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
January 202556
December 202440
November 202499
October 202483
September 202464
August 202489
July 2024109
June 2024172
May 202464
April 202468

A total of 417 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
January 202528
December 202419
November 202442
October 202435
September 202433
August 202431
July 202441
June 202470
May 202433
April 202442

A total of 474 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
January 202531
December 202433
November 202447
October 202446
September 202474
August 202451
July 202459
June 202436
May 202429
April 202435

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20241
October 20244
September 202411
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
April 202411

A total of 217 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
January 202510
December 202421
November 202420
October 202411
September 202416
August 202418
July 202415
June 202468
May 20244
April 202417

A total of 1068 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
January 202570
December 202463
November 202470
October 2024115
September 2024114
August 202458
July 202484
June 2024214
May 2024102
April 202498

A total of 233 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
January 202518
December 202417
November 202428
October 20248
September 202421
August 202416
July 202424
June 202434
May 202422
April 202421

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
December 20244
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
May 20247

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 110 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 202519
December 202416
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20242
May 202414
April 202415

A total of 153 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202415
November 20247
October 202419
September 202410
August 202417
July 202424
June 202430
May 20246
April 202413

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pillgwenlly in March 2025

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

1. Greenwich Road (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting42
2. Police Station (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
4. Carlisle Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Adeline Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences18
Other crime3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Commercial Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Other theft3
9. Mountjoy Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Public order3
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.