Crime Rate in Newport North & West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newport North & West

The total recorded crimes in Newport North & West, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport North & West crime rate of 2.37 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 Newport North & West, encompassing approximately 13,910 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Newport North & West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bronte Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Chetwynd End with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Newport North & West?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Newport North & West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 509 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newport North & West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Newport North & West had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 510 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Newport North & West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Telford and Wrekin, Newport North & West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Newport North & West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newport North & West has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 19th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Newport North & West crimes were 509. The crime rate of Newport North & West in 2024 was 36.59 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newport North & West were around 510 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.66 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newport North & West)CrimesRank (Newport North & West)CrimesRank (Newport North & West)
Ketley & Overdale183 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill150 41,657 31,726 2
Haygate165 31,869 21,658 3
The Nedge177 21,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank103 51,346 51,471 4
Woodside85 71,118 61,069 6
Oakengates & Ketley Bank88 6832 9869 10
Dawley & Aqueduct65 9859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery75 8899 7997 8
Donnington50 13640 11888 9
Priorslee45 15664 10575 13
St Georges65 10530 16458 18
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench55 12555 14618 11
Brookside58 11554 15588 12
Horsehay & Lightmoor45 14586 12321 21
College37 17566 13503 17
Arleston36 18471 18565 14
Church Aston & Lilleshall19 25433 19504 16
Newport South & East38 16280 23272 22
Muxton31 20432 20441 19
Ironbridge Gorge23 24299 21340 20
Apley Castle29 21260 25226 25
Wrockwardine27 22285 22261 23
Dothill24 23273 24215 27
Edgmond & Ercall Magna15 27180 27257 24
Ercall18 26251 26221 26
Shawbirch11 28159 28153 28
Park10 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton2 3032 3040 30

Newport North & West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202521
February 20257
January 202511
December 202416
November 202413
October 202413
September 20248
August 202417
July 202416
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20258
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 202413
October 202412
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Newport North & West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newport North & West postcode area is presented below.

1. Bronte Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Chetwynd End (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Vauxhall Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Polly'S Lock (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Beechcroft Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. The Larches (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wenlock Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Clemmett Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. New Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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