Crime in Bettws, Newport: statistics, rates and trends
1,261 crimes were recorded in Bettws, Newport in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bettws, Newport
- Questions about crime in Bettws, Newport
- About this data
1,261 crimes were recorded in Bettws, Newport in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 548 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bettws, Newport has the 434th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bettws, Newport | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,261 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.9 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,467 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bettws, Newport was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,633 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,032). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 1,261 | 148.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,286 | 151.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,633 | 192.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,248 | 147.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,267 | 149.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,311 | 154.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,449 | 171.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,058 | 125.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,032 | 121.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bettws, Newport 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, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+24%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%) and other crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 548 | 64.7 | 1.89 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 208 | 24.6 | 1.60 | -12% |
| Public order | 140 | 16.5 | 2.49 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 14.5 | 2.14 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 7.6 | 0.91 | +7% |
| Drugs | 39 | 4.6 | 1.41 | -19% |
| Other crime | 35 | 4.1 | 1.96 | -27% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -23% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.4 | 0.48 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 2.2 | 2.31 | +27% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 0.35 | -64% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bettws, Newport
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bettws, Newport recorded 548 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (64.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bettws, Newport
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bettws, Newport recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bettws, Newport
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bettws, Newport recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bettws, Newport
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bettws, Newport recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bettws, Newport
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bettws, Newport recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bettws, Newport
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bettws, Newport recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bettws, Newport
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bettws, Newport recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bettws, Newport
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bettws, Newport recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bettws, Newport
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bettws, Newport recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bettws, Newport
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bettws, Newport recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bettws, Newport
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bettws, Newport recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bettws, Newport
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bettws, Newport recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bettws, Newport
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bettws, Newport recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bettws, Newport
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bettws, Newport recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bettws, Newport, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bettws, Newport.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bettws, Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malpas | 646 | 84.0 | -44% |
| Shaftesbury | 729 | 137.0 | -8% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 857 | 87.1 | -41% |
| Rogerstone East | 326 | 79.3 | -47% |
| Rogerstone West | 331 | 40.3 | -73% |
| St Julians | 1,284 | 135.2 | -9% |
| Stow Hill | 4,521 | 733.0 | +392% |
| Victoria | 1,304 | 131.1 | -12% |
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 Bettws, Newport over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Monnow Way | 115 |
| On or near Lambourne Way | 74 |
| On or near Clist Road | 61 |
| On or near Itchen Close | 53 |
| On or near Darent Close | 52 |
| On or near Helford Square | 51 |
| On or near Tone Close | 51 |
| On or near Wye Crescent | 46 |
| On or near Welland Crescent | 45 |
| On or near Bettws Lane | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bettws, Newport 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 | 402 | 31.9% |
| Under investigation | 243 | 19.3% |
| Not recorded | 208 | 16.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 207 | 16.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Bettws, Newport has an estimated population of 8,467. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bettws, Newport sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bettws, Newport |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.7% |
| Social rented homes | 38.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 48.2% |
Is Bettws, Newport a safe place to live?
Bettws, Newport recorded 148.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Bettws, Newport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 548 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (208).
Is crime in Bettws, Newport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bettws, Newport was down 2% on the year before: 1,261 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,286 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bettws, Newport?
Bettws, Newport 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 Bettws, Newport. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.