Crime Rate in St Julians: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Julians

The total recorded crimes in St Julians, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 260 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Julians crime rate of 9.02 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 St Julians, encompassing approximately 28,810 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-1.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-37.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
St Julians Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 42
  • Gloster Street with total crimes: 24
  • Margaret Avenue with total crimes: 21

How safe is St Julians?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, St Julians reported a higher crime volume than the Newport average, with 3,237 crimes compared to 2,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Julians witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

    • In 2023, St Julians experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newport average, with 2,745 crimes compared to 2,084. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Julians witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Julians Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Julians has recorded 260 crimes with crime rate of 9.02 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total St Julians crimes were 3,237. The crime rate of St Julians in 2024 was 112.35 (year) or 9.36 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Julians were around 2,745 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.28 (year) or 7.94 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Julians)CrimesRank (St Julians)CrimesRank (St Julians)
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
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

St Julians Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

In February 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (114 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202524
March 202522
January 202527
December 20249
November 202428
October 202455
September 202425
August 202438
July 202425

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 20256
January 20253
December 202419
November 202410
October 202421
September 202422
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 829 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 82.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202586
March 202598
January 202580
December 202480
November 202467
October 202483
September 202452
August 2024114
July 202484

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20242
July 202410

A total of 367 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202559
March 202530
January 202531
December 202422
November 202446
October 202436
September 202437
August 202430
July 202439

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202514
March 202527
January 20256
December 202412
November 202411
October 202422
September 202413
August 202410
July 202417

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202530
March 202530
January 202524
December 202410
October 202413
September 202413
August 202442
July 202464

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20244
July 20246

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 202421
August 202417
July 202412

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
January 20253
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20256
November 20243
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 202521
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
August 202413
July 20249

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
January 20252
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243

High Crime Locations St Julians in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total42
Drugs9
Possession of weapons9
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
2. Gloster Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Margaret Avenue (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Tudor Road (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Vehicle crime4
5. Stockton Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
6. Gloster Place (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Bishop Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
8. Junction Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
9. St Julians Court (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
10. Dean Street (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Robbery3

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