WD22 Intelligence Updated August 2025Source: Gwent Police Police

Crime in Shaftesbury, Newport

Comprehensive safety analysis for Shaftesbury, localized within Newport. (Data using latest available police report)

Total Crimes

55
trending_down -28.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

117.07per 1k
trending_down -2.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

5,236

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences12
Anti-social Behaviour9
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Shoplifting6
Other Crime4
Vehicle Crime4
Other Theft3
Drug Offences3
Burglary2
Robbery2
Public Order2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Newport district.

Local Rank

#16safest in Newport

National Safety

Top 16%Riskiest

City Average

117.63per 1k

Local Policing

Stow Hill

Gwent Police

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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

JUN25

Police Surgery - St Mary's Court

meeting

Closed to the public as residential.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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St Mary's Court, Baneswell

JUL16

Police Surgery - St Mary's Court

meeting

Closed to the public as residential.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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St Mary's Court, Baneswell

JUL23

Police Surgery - St Mary's Court

meeting

Closed to the public as residential.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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St Mary's Court, Baneswell

AUG13

Police Surgery - St Mary's Court

meeting

Closed to the public as residential.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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St Mary's Court, Baneswell

DEC18

St Woolos Primary School - Staff Catch Up

meeting

Staff catch up

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Stow Hill, Newport

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