Crime Rate in Newport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newport

The total recorded crimes in Newport, Uttlesford, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport crime rate of 0.18 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, encompassing approximately 78,663 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wicken Road with total crimes: 2
  • Church Street with total crimes: 2
  • King Edward Mews with total crimes: 1

How safe is Newport?

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

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Newport demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 142 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newport recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Newport had fewer crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 189 crimes compared to 266. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newport recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Newport has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Newport Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newport has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 0.18 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Newport crimes were 142. The crime rate of Newport in 2024 was 37.82 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newport were around 189 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.77 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)CrimesRank (Newport)
Takeley149 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Great Dunmow South & Barnston50 2569 3562 3
Great Dunmow North40 4377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Shire40 5327 5358 5
Saffron Walden Audley30 8311 6347 6
Elsenham & Henham33 6306 7289 8
Thaxted & the Eastons21 10286 8307 7
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys31 7285 9239 10
Stansted North25 9239 12260 9
Felsted & Stebbing17 12261 10231 12
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts13 14248 11237 11
Saffron Walden Castle21 11156 13193 13
High Easter & the Rodings8 15126 15122 15
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow4 17108 16109 16
Clavering4 1634 2155 19
Hatfield Heath1 2184 1770 17
Debden & Wimbish3 1955 1870 18
Ashdon4 1839 1942 21
The Sampfords2 2034 2248 20
Stort ValleyNA NA38 2041 22

Newport 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 7 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (1 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
October 20242
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Newport in July 2025

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

1. Wicken Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. King Edward Mews (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Salmon Field (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Whiteditch Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hills Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cherry Garden Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Gaces Acre (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Newport (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Bowker Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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