Crime in Bettws, Newport: statistics, rates and trends
1,311 crimes were recorded in Bettws, Newport in the 12 months to August 2026, 154.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bettws, Newport at a glance
- Crime trends in Bettws, Newport
- Types of crime in Bettws, Newport
- Bettws, Newport compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bettws, Newport
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bettws, Newport
- Demographics of Bettws, Newport
- Questions about crime in Bettws, Newport
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (584), anti-social behaviour (213) and public order (140) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 393rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bettws, Newport | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,311 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.8 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,467 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bettws, Newport peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,645 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,037). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,311 | 154.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,262 | 149.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,645 | 194.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,216 | 143.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,322 | 156.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,265 | 149.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,482 | 175.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,057 | 124.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,037 | 122.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 140 |
| July 2026 | 165 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 102 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 119 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bettws, Newport recorded notably more public order (2.5 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.4 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (50% below) and other theft (36% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 433 to 584 and shoplifting rose from 51 to 66, while criminal damage and arson fell from 177 to 123 and vehicle crime fell from 28 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 584 | 69.0 | 34.2 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 213 | 25.2 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Public order | 140 | 16.5 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 14.5 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 7.8 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Drugs | 41 | 4.8 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Other crime | 37 | 4.4 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 2.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bettws, Newport; the highest is Stow Hill (751.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Rogerstone West (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bettws, Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malpas | 669 | 87.0 | -44% |
| Shaftesbury | 763 | 143.3 | -7% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 868 | 88.3 | -43% |
| Rogerstone East | 322 | 78.3 | -49% |
| Rogerstone West | 335 | 40.8 | -74% |
| St Julians | 1,325 | 139.5 | -10% |
| Stow Hill | 4,638 | 751.9 | +386% |
| Victoria | 1,360 | 136.7 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Bettws, Newport over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Monnow Way” (149).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Monnow Way | 149 |
| On or near Lambourne Way | 72 |
| On or near Clist Road | 64 |
| On or near Darent Close | 56 |
| On or near Itchen Close | 54 |
| On or near Helford Square | 53 |
| On or near Tone Close | 52 |
| On or near Welland Crescent | 47 |
| On or near Wye Crescent | 46 |
| On or near Bettws Lane | 40 |
Of the 1,098 crimes in Bettws, Newport with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 213 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 444 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 246 | 22.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 18.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bettws, Newport has an estimated population of 8,467 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and more households without a car (34%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bettws, Newport average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bettws, Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 48.2% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Bettws, Newport a safe place to live?
Bettws, Newport recorded 154.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 393rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Bettws, Newport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 584 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (213).
Is crime in Bettws, Newport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bettws, Newport was up 4% on the year before: 1,311 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,262 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bettws, Newport?
About 8,467 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bettws, Newport?
Bettws, Newport is policed by Gwent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.