Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Newport, UK in March 2025 are around 215 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.62 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 Victoria, encompassing approximately 345,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-13.19% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vivian Road with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Clarence Place with total crimes: 12

How safe is Victoria?

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

  • Relative to Newport:

    • In 2024, Victoria reported a higher crime volume than the Newport average, with 3,263 crimes compared to 2,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Victoria experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newport average, with 2,768 crimes compared to 2,084. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Victoria Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Victoria has recorded 215 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Newport, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria crimes were 3,263. The crime rate of Victoria in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Newport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria were around 2,768 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.30 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking 5 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
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
Shaftesbury137 101,956 101,708 10
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

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 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 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (106 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (170 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (94 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 480 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
January 202531
December 202440
November 202451
October 202433
September 202443
August 202428
July 202468
June 202462
May 202441
April 202445

A total of 270 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
January 202519
December 202424
November 20244
October 202420
September 202424
August 202416
July 202443
June 202456
May 202424
April 202412

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 202423
September 202410
August 202427
July 20248
June 202420
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 1054 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202579
January 202591
December 202486
November 202486
October 202487
September 2024106
August 202494
July 202479
June 2024170
May 202482
April 202494

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
January 20258
December 202414
November 202415
October 20248
September 202413
August 202413
July 20246
June 202420
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 231 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
January 20259
December 20249
November 202416
October 202430
September 202418
August 202412
July 202427
June 202456
May 202423
April 202413

A total of 228 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 202439
September 202422
August 20248
July 202443
June 202440
May 202432
April 20243

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20249
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 202420
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20254
November 20246
October 20244
April 20243

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 20249
September 20241
August 202417
July 202414
June 20246
May 202416
April 20242

A total of 114 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 202410
September 20245
August 202413
July 202414
June 202418
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248

High Crime Locations Victoria in March 2025

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

1. Vivian Road (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Clarence Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
4. Witham Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Malvern Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
6. George Street Bridge (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Morris Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
8. Amber Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Grafton Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
10. Cedar Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3

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