Crime Rate in Pillgwenlly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pillgwenlly

The total recorded crimes in Pillgwenlly, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 466 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pillgwenlly crime rate of 22.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (145) incidents (2.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (98) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (55) incidents (34.15% increase)
Pillgwenlly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 48
  • Francis Drive with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30

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 areas in the Newport.

    • 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 areas in the Newport.

  • 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 May 2025 the Pillgwenlly has recorded 466 crimes with crime rate of 22.10 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pillgwenlly)CrimesRank (Pillgwenlly)CrimesRank (Pillgwenlly)
Stow Hill882 111,916 18,433 1
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
Malpas84 141,065 14779 14
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

Pillgwenlly Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (145 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (98 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (141 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (105 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202512
January 202526
December 202426
November 202418
October 202437
September 202424
August 202412
July 202422

A total of 1462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 146.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025145
April 2025141
March 2025148
January 2025112
December 2024119
November 2024130
October 2024143
September 2024172
August 2024168
July 2024184

A total of 819 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 2025105
March 202576
January 202556
December 202440
November 202499
October 202483
September 202464
August 202489
July 2024109

A total of 353 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202553
March 202543
January 202528
December 202419
November 202442
October 202435
September 202433
August 202431
July 202441

A total of 128 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202519
March 20256
January 202519
December 202416
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248

A total of 470 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202541
March 202533
January 202531
December 202433
November 202447
October 202446
September 202474
August 202451
July 202459

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 789 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202585
March 202580
January 202570
December 202463
November 202470
October 2024115
September 2024114
August 202458
July 202484

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
January 202512
December 202415
November 20247
October 202419
September 202410
August 202417
July 202424

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
March 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 202410

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202517
January 202510
December 202421
November 202420
October 202411
September 202416
August 202418
July 202415

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
January 20254
December 20244
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20241
October 20244
September 202411
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 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

High Crime Locations Pillgwenlly in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences18
Drugs12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
2. Francis Drive (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary6
Other crime6
Public order3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences21
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
Robbery3
4. Greenwich Road (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting27
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
Public order3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Coulson Close (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
9. Mission Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Francis Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9

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