Crime in Shaftesbury, Newport
Comprehensive safety analysis for Shaftesbury, localized within Newport. (Data using latest available police report)
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Shaftesbury Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 12 |
| On or near Malmesbury Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 6 |
| On or near Pant Lane Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 6 |
| On or near Wheeler Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Glastonbury Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Agincourt Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Bryn Bevan Map | Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
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Issued: 18 Apr 2026
Anti-social behaviour
Issued: 27 Jan 2026
Status Update
Your neighbourhood officers are committed to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) through engagement, collaborative working and problem solving.
Everybody has the right to feel safe in their community, and we’ll take robust action against those acting disorderly and those who have an adverse impact on the wellbeing of our towns.
The team will proactively patrol hotspot areas, providing a visible deterrent with partners.
Actioned: 26 Mar 2026
Shoplifting
Issued: 27 Jan 2026
Status Update
Your local neighbourhood officers are targeting shoplifting and other retail crimes through high-visibility policing patrols and by engaging with local retailers. We’re working with colleagues in We Don’t Buy Crime to advise businesses how best to increase security and minimise the risk of offenders returning to their premises. We’ll be visible in the are continuing to work alongside partners at the council.
Actioned: 25 Mar 2026
Engagement Events
Police Surgery - St Mary's Court
meetingClosed to the public as residential.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
St Mary's Court, Baneswell
Police Surgery - St Mary's Court
meetingClosed to the public as residential.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
St Mary's Court, Baneswell
Police Surgery - St Mary's Court
meetingClosed to the public as residential.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
St Mary's Court, Baneswell
Police Surgery - St Mary's Court
meetingClosed to the public as residential.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
St Mary's Court, Baneswell
St Woolos Primary School - Staff Catch Up
meetingStaff catch up
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Stow Hill, Newport
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