Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Newport, UK in May 2025 are around 232 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.67 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Public order: (40) incidents (150.00% increase)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 24
  • Morris Street with total crimes: 18
  • Coverack Road 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 areas in the Newport.

    • 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 areas in the Newport.

  • 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 May 2025 the Victoria has recorded 232 crimes with crime rate of 0.16 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
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
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

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202516
March 202518
January 20259
December 20249
November 202416
October 202430
September 202418
August 202412
July 202427
June 202456
May 202423

A total of 1104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202576
March 202579
January 202591
December 202486
November 202486
October 202487
September 2024106
August 202494
July 202479
June 2024170
May 202482

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 20258
March 202519
January 20258
December 202414
November 202415
October 20248
September 202413
August 202413
July 20246
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202520
March 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 20249
September 20241
August 202417
July 202414
June 20246
May 202416

A total of 511 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202530
March 202538
January 202531
December 202440
November 202451
October 202433
September 202443
August 202428
July 202468
June 202462
May 202441

A total of 281 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202528
January 202519
December 202424
November 20244
October 202420
September 202424
August 202416
July 202443
June 202456
May 202424

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
January 20251
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 122 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20254
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 202410
September 20245
August 202413
July 202414
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 202423
September 202410
August 202427
July 20248
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
January 20254
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 245 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 20257
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 202439
September 202422
August 20248
July 202443
June 202440
May 202432

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20249
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
December 20243
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

High Crime Locations Victoria in May 2025

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

1. Cedar Road (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Vehicle crime3
2. Morris Street (Map)
Total18
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Coverack Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
4. Grafton Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Malvern Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Harrow Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bedford Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
9. Duckpool Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Cyril Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3

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