Crime Rate in Stow Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stow Hill

The total recorded crimes in Stow Hill, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 882 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stow Hill crime rate of 32.02 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 Stow Hill, encompassing approximately 27,543 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (222) incidents (-10.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (171) incidents (23.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (135) incidents (60.71% increase)
Stow Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 66
  • Cambrian Road with total crimes: 66
  • Skinner Lane with total crimes: 57

How safe is Stow Hill?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Stow Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Newport average, with 11,916 crimes compared to 2,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stow Hill witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

    • In 2023, Stow Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newport average, with 8,433 crimes compared to 2,084. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stow Hill witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Newport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stow Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stow Hill has recorded 882 crimes with crime rate of 32.02 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Stow Hill crimes were 11,916. The crime rate of Stow Hill in 2024 was 432.63 (year) or 36.05 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stow Hill were around 8,433 crimes with yearly crime rate of 306.18 (year) or 25.51 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Newport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stow Hill)CrimesRank (Stow Hill)CrimesRank (Stow Hill)
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
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

Stow Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (222 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (171 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (249 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (138 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (294 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (162 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (255 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (156 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 207 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 144 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (291 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (177 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (243 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (138 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (252 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (165 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (243 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (150 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 324 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 183 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202524
March 202530
January 20259
December 202433
November 202418
October 202442
September 202442
August 202445
July 202451

A total of 2580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 258.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 324 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025222
April 2025249
March 2025294
January 2025255
December 2024207
November 2024291
October 2024243
September 2024252
August 2024243
July 2024324

A total of 1467 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 146.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025171
April 2025138
March 2025162
January 2025156
December 2024141
November 2024177
October 202493
September 2024144
August 2024117
July 2024168

A total of 639 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202575
March 202572
January 202548
December 202469
November 202457
October 202475
September 202442
August 202457
July 202457

A total of 537 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202539
March 202551
January 202548
December 202475
November 202445
October 202451
September 202460
August 202442
July 202481

A total of 1065 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 106.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 2025105
March 202584
January 2025114
December 2024129
November 2024117
October 2024120
September 202481
August 202472
July 2024138

A total of 1416 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 141.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025135
April 202584
March 2025159
January 2025138
December 2024144
November 2024120
October 2024138
September 2024165
August 2024150
July 2024183

A total of 117 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202515
January 20253
December 202415
November 20246
October 202421
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 120 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 202533
January 202515
December 20243
November 202412
October 202421
August 20249
July 202415

A total of 129 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20256
March 20256
January 202518
December 202421
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 202415
July 202421

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202521
March 202527
January 202512
December 202418
November 20249
October 202421
September 202415
August 202418
July 202436

A total of 129 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202518
March 202515
January 202515
December 202412
November 20249
October 202415
September 202412
August 202412
July 202415

A total of 258 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202530
March 202524
January 202536
December 202412
November 202415
October 202430
September 202436
August 202424
July 202427

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
January 202518
November 20243
October 202412
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246

High Crime Locations Stow Hill in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total66
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person3
2. Cambrian Road (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting33
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Skinner Lane (Map)
Total57
Violence and sexual offences21
Theft from the person9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
4. Griffin Street (Map)
Total42
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting30
Public order6
Vehicle crime3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
7. Market Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Ford Street (Map)
Total24
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total24
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Queensway (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3

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