The total recorded crimes in Stow Hill, Newport, UK in February 2026 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stow Hill crime rate of 0.11 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Stow Hill) | Crimes | Rank (Stow Hill) | Crimes | Rank (Stow Hill) | |
| Pillgwenlly | NA | NA | 6,009 | 2 | 6,227 | 2 |
| Lliswerry | NA | NA | 5,493 | 3 | 5,136 | 3 |
| Ringland | NA | NA | 5,432 | 4 | 3,692 | 4 |
| Victoria | NA | NA | 3,263 | 5 | 2,768 | 5 |
| St Julians | NA | NA | 3,237 | 6 | 2,745 | 6 |
| Gaer | NA | NA | 2,119 | 9 | 2,013 | 7 |
| Bettws | NA | NA | 2,803 | 7 | 1,959 | 9 |
| Beechwood | NA | NA | 2,125 | 8 | 1,975 | 8 |
| Shaftesbury | NA | NA | 1,956 | 10 | 1,708 | 10 |
| Alway | NA | NA | 1,638 | 11 | 1,248 | 11 |
| Tredegar Park and Marshfield | NA | NA | 1,515 | 12 | 1,194 | 12 |
| Allt-yr-yn | NA | NA | 1,115 | 13 | 995 | 13 |
| Malpas | NA | NA | 1,065 | 14 | 779 | 14 |
| Rogerstone East | NA | NA | 924 | 15 | 744 | 15 |
| Caerleon | NA | NA | 771 | 17 | 598 | 16 |
| Llanwern | NA | NA | 903 | 16 | 468 | 17 |
| Rogerstone West | NA | NA | 546 | 18 | 390 | 18 |
| Bishton and Langstone | NA | NA | 462 | 19 | 324 | 19 |
| Graig | NA | NA | 295 | 20 | 287 | 20 |
| Rogerstone North | NA | NA | 172 | 21 | 81 | 21 |
In February 2026, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
In December 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
In September 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (354 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (240 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 252 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 165 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (216 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (195 cases).
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
| July 2025 | 39 |
| June 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 24 |
| April 2025 | 30 |
| March 2025 | 24 |
A total of 1590 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 227.14 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 354 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 354 |
| July 2025 | 252 |
| June 2025 | 216 |
| May 2025 | 222 |
| April 2025 | 249 |
| March 2025 | 294 |
A total of 282 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
| July 2025 | 54 |
| June 2025 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 45 |
| April 2025 | 39 |
| March 2025 | 51 |
A total of 1071 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 178.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 240 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 240 |
| July 2025 | 165 |
| June 2025 | 195 |
| May 2025 | 171 |
| April 2025 | 138 |
| March 2025 | 162 |
A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 12 |
| July 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 12 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 18 |
| March 2025 | 15 |
A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 21 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 21 |
| May 2025 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 21 |
| March 2025 | 27 |
A total of 429 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 71.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 87 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 48 |
| July 2025 | 69 |
| June 2025 | 78 |
| May 2025 | 87 |
| April 2025 | 75 |
| March 2025 | 72 |
A total of 552 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 105 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 84 |
| July 2025 | 84 |
| June 2025 | 90 |
| May 2025 | 105 |
| April 2025 | 105 |
| March 2025 | 84 |
A total of 747 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 124.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 132 |
| July 2025 | 99 |
| June 2025 | 138 |
| May 2025 | 135 |
| April 2025 | 84 |
| March 2025 | 159 |
A total of 168 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 33 |
| July 2025 | 21 |
| June 2025 | 30 |
| May 2025 | 30 |
| April 2025 | 24 |
| March 2025 | 30 |
A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 12 |
| July 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 18 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 33 |
A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 15 |
A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 21 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stow Hill postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |