Crime Rate in Shaftesbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shaftesbury

The total recorded crimes in Shaftesbury, Newport, UK in March 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shaftesbury crime rate of 9.73 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-31.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Shaftesbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tetbury Close with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Agincourt Street with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Shaftesbury has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 9.73 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)
Stow Hill978 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly456 36,009 26,227 2
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
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

Shaftesbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 202516
December 202427
November 202421
October 202426
September 20249
August 202425
July 202413
June 202420
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
January 202513
December 20244
November 20244
October 202416
September 202425
August 202422
July 202418
June 202448
May 202427
April 20247

A total of 500 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
January 202547
December 202451
November 202419
October 202461
September 202447
August 202460
July 202444
June 202478
May 202430
April 202431

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
January 202510
December 20243
November 202429
October 202421
September 202430
August 202423
July 202423
June 202442
May 202449
April 20246

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202426
May 20245
April 202419

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
January 202527
December 20249
November 202419
October 202417
September 202426
August 202427
July 202418
June 202420
May 20248
April 202421

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Shaftesbury in March 2025

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

1. Tetbury Close (Map)
Total15
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other theft3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
3. Agincourt Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
4. Shaftesbury Street (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Wyndham Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Hoskins Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. The Turnstiles (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Goodrich Lane (Map)
Total6
Drugs6

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