Crime Rate in Pillgwenlly: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pillgwenlly

The total recorded crimes in Pillgwenlly, Newport, UK in July 2025 are around 496 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pillgwenlly crime rate of 23.52 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (145) incidents (28.32% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (80) incidents (21.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (71) incidents (-35.45% decrease)
Pillgwenlly Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 57
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 48
  • 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 July 2025 the Pillgwenlly has recorded 496 crimes with crime rate of 23.52 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pillgwenlly)CrimesRank (Pillgwenlly)CrimesRank (Pillgwenlly)
Stow Hill855 111,916 18,433 1
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
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

Pillgwenlly 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 145 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (113 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (110 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202539
May 202528
April 202553
March 202543
January 202528
December 202419
November 202442
October 202435
September 202433
August 202431

A total of 229 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202528
May 202518
April 202524
March 202524
January 202518
December 202417
November 202428
October 20248
September 202421
August 202416

A total of 1536 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 139.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025145
June 2025113
May 2025145
April 2025141
March 2025148
January 2025112
December 2024119
November 2024130
October 2024143
September 2024172
August 2024168

A total of 220 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20258
May 202515
April 202517
March 202512
January 202526
December 202426
November 202418
October 202437
September 202424
August 202412

A total of 514 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202538
May 202555
April 202541
March 202533
January 202531
December 202433
November 202447
October 202446
September 202474
August 202451

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20259
March 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 891 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 2025110
May 202598
April 2025105
March 202576
January 202556
December 202440
November 202499
October 202483
September 202464
August 202489

A total of 851 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202566
May 202550
April 202585
March 202580
January 202570
December 202463
November 202470
October 2024115
September 2024114
August 202458

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20256
April 202515
January 202512
December 202415
November 20247
October 202419
September 202410
August 202417

A total of 144 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202530
April 202519
March 20256
January 202519
December 202416
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 202513
March 20256
January 20253
December 202410
November 20241
October 20244
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 20259
April 20257
March 202517
January 202510
December 202421
November 202420
October 202411
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
January 20254
December 20244
September 20248
August 20241

High Crime Locations Pillgwenlly in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total57
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order15
Drugs12
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting33
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
4. Coulson Close (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
Other theft3
5. Greenwich Road (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Bicycle theft3
6. Francis Drive (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Drugs3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Capel Crescent (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
9. Docks Way (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Public order3

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