Crime Rate in Newport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newport

The total recorded crimes in Newport, Uttlesford, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport crime rate of 0.19 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wicken Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Church Street with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Newport has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 0.19 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Uttlesford)CrimesRank (Uttlesford)CrimesRank (Uttlesford)
Takeley132 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger35 3683 2684 2
Great Dunmow South & Barnston69 2569 3562 3
Great Dunmow North27 5377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Audley27 4311 6347 6
Saffron Walden Shire21 9327 5358 5
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys25 6285 9239 10
Thaxted & the Eastons18 10286 8307 7
Elsenham & Henham24 7306 7289 8
Felsted & Stebbing21 8261 10231 12
Stansted North17 11239 12260 9
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts12 15248 11237 11
Saffron Walden Castle15 13156 13193 13
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow12 14108 16109 16
High Easter & the Rodings6 16126 15122 15
Hatfield Heath5 1884 1770 17
Clavering6 1734 2155 19
Debden & Wimbish5 1955 1870 18
Ashdon2 2239 1942 21
The Sampfords4 2034 2248 20
Stort Valley3 2138 2041 22

Newport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
October 20242
September 202412
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Newport in March 2025

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

1. Wicken Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Belmont Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Waterhouse Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Cherry Garden Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Pond Cross Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Barnard Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bowker Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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