Crime in Beechwood: statistics, rates and trends
759 crimes were recorded in Beechwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beechwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Beechwood
- Types of crime in Beechwood
- Beechwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beechwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beechwood
- Population and deprivation in Beechwood
- Questions about crime in Beechwood
- About this data
759 crimes were recorded in Beechwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 97.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 335 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beechwood has the 1,296th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beechwood | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 759 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.8 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,764 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beechwood was highest in the year to July 2024 (900 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (541). Over the whole period it rose 40%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 759 | 97.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 805 | 103.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 900 | 115.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 698 | 89.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 712 | 91.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 651 | 83.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 733 | 94.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 643 | 82.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 541 | 69.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beechwood over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+14%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-16%) and other theft (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 335 | 43.1 | 1.26 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 13.4 | 0.87 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 10.2 | 1.50 | -16% |
| Public order | 73 | 9.4 | 1.42 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 6.4 | 1.31 | +6% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.4 | 0.68 | -15% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.1 | 0.87 | +14% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.6 | 0.79 | +11% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.6 | 1.22 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.80 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.8 | 0.09 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.47 | -50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.29 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beechwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beechwood recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beechwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beechwood recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beechwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beechwood recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beechwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beechwood recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beechwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beechwood recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beechwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beechwood recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beechwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beechwood recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beechwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beechwood recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beechwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beechwood recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beechwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beechwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beechwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beechwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beechwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beechwood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beechwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beechwood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beechwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beechwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beechwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beechwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beechwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Julians | 1,284 | 135.2 | +38% |
| Victoria | 1,304 | 131.1 | +34% |
| Alway | 1,081 | 125.3 | +28% |
| Lliswerry | 2,200 | 150.8 | +54% |
| Shaftesbury | 729 | 137.0 | +40% |
| Caerleon | 687 | 86.8 | -11% |
| Stow Hill | 4,521 | 733.0 | +650% |
| Ringland | 1,281 | 151.0 | +54% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Beechwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Badminton Road | 54 |
| On or near Renoir Road | 48 |
| On or near Rochester Road | 37 |
| On or near Lavery Close | 35 |
| On or near Augustus John Close | 29 |
| On or near Monmouth Drive | 24 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 21 |
| On or near Beaufort Road | 18 |
| On or near Rembrandt Way | 18 |
| On or near Piper Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beechwood over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 262 | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 23.3% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 15.2% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 13.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Beechwood has an estimated population of 7,764. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beechwood sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beechwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Beechwood a safe place to live?
Beechwood recorded 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Beechwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in Beechwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beechwood was down 6% on the year before: 759 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 805 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beechwood?
Beechwood is policed by Gwent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Beechwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.