Crime Rate in Shaftesbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shaftesbury

The total recorded crimes in Shaftesbury, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shaftesbury crime rate of 12.64 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 Shaftesbury, encompassing approximately 14,080 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
Shaftesbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shaftesbury Street with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Argyle Street with total crimes: 15

How safe is Shaftesbury?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Shaftesbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newport average, with 1956 crimes compared to 2560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shaftesbury witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

    • In 2023, Shaftesbury had fewer crimes than the Newport average, with 1,708 crimes compared to 2,084. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shaftesbury witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shaftesbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shaftesbury has recorded 178 crimes with crime rate of 12.64 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Shaftesbury crimes were 1,956. The crime rate of Shaftesbury in 2024 was 138.91 (year) or 11.58 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shaftesbury were around 1,708 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.30 (year) or 10.11 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shaftesbury)CrimesRank (Shaftesbury)CrimesRank (Shaftesbury)
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
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

Shaftesbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 202416

A total of 256 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202529
March 202520
January 202513
December 20244
November 20244
October 202416
September 202425
August 202422
July 202418
June 202448
May 202427

A total of 246 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202524
March 202521
January 202527
December 20249
November 202419
October 202417
September 202426
August 202427
July 202418
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202522
January 202510
December 20243
November 202429
October 202421
September 202430
August 202423
July 202423
June 202442
May 202449

A total of 574 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202550
March 202532
January 202547
December 202451
November 202419
October 202461
September 202447
August 202460
July 202444
June 202478
May 202430

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
December 20243
November 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 198 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 202511
January 202516
December 202427
November 202421
October 202426
September 20249
August 202425
July 202413
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
December 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
January 20257
December 202413
November 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 202512
December 202415
November 20241
October 20246
September 20249
August 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20253
January 20253
December 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202426
May 20245

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20246
September 20249
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Shaftesbury in May 2025

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

1. Shaftesbury Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Argyle Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Other theft3
Public order3
4. Agincourt Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Goodrich Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Pant Lane (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Malmesbury Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
9. Hoskins Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Prospect Street (Map)
Total6
Public order6

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