Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Newport, UK in July 2025 are around 218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.63 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-36.59% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Harrow Road with total crimes: 18
  • Grafton Lane with total crimes: 15

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 July 2025 the Victoria has recorded 218 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
Stow Hill855 111,916 18,433 1
Pillgwenlly496 36,009 26,227 2
Ringland526 25,432 43,692 4
Lliswerry375 45,493 35,136 3
St Julians301 53,237 62,745 6
Gaer174 82,119 92,013 7
Bettws132 102,803 71,959 9
Shaftesbury195 71,956 101,708 10
Beechwood170 92,125 81,975 8
Alway130 111,638 111,248 11
Tredegar Park and Marshfield124 121,515 121,194 12
Allt-yr-yn93 151,115 13995 13
Rogerstone East100 13924 15744 15
Malpas84 171,065 14779 14
Llanwern96 14903 16468 17
Caerleon85 16771 17598 16
Rogerstone West23 20546 18390 18
Bishton and Langstone47 18462 19324 19
Graig26 19295 20287 20
Rogerstone North14 21172 2181 21

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202510
May 202525
April 20258
March 202519
January 20258
December 202414
November 202415
October 20248
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 933 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202574
May 202568
April 202576
March 202579
January 202591
December 202486
November 202486
October 202487
September 2024106
August 202494

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202514
May 202511
April 202512
March 202528
January 202519
December 202424
November 20244
October 202420
September 202424
August 202416

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
April 20256
March 20251
December 20243
September 20243

A total of 206 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202514
May 202540
April 202516
March 202518
January 20259
December 20249
November 202416
October 202430
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 407 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202541
May 202546
April 202530
March 202538
January 202531
December 202440
November 202451
October 202433
September 202443
August 202428

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20249
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202511
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 202423
September 202410
August 202427

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202516
May 20256
April 202514
March 20257
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 202439
September 202422
August 20248

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 202511
April 20255
March 20254
January 202510
December 202410
November 202414
October 202410
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 202510
April 202520
March 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 202410
October 20249
September 20241
August 202417

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
January 20254
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 24 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20256
January 20251
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Victoria in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
2. Harrow Road (Map)
Total18
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Grafton Lane (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
4. Bedford Road (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Vivian Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
6. Malvern Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
7. Rugby Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Church Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
10. Probert Place (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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