Crime in Bishton and Langstone: statistics, rates and trends
365 crimes were recorded in Bishton and Langstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bishton and Langstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishton and Langstone
- Types of crime in Bishton and Langstone
- Bishton and Langstone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishton and Langstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishton and Langstone
- Demographics of Bishton and Langstone
- Questions about crime in Bishton and Langstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (146), anti-social behaviour (66) and public order (50) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,684th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bishton and Langstone | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 365 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.2 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,268 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bishton and Langstone peaked in the year to August 2025 (408 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (305). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 365 | 58.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 408 | 65.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 386 | 61.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 333 | 53.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 368 | 58.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 406 | 64.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 305 | 48.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 346 | 55.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 357 | 57.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (46% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 36 to 50, while other theft fell from 28 to 22 and violence and sexual offences fell from 183 to 146.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 23.3 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 10.5 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 50 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bishton and Langstone.
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Bishton and Langstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Curigs Gardens” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Curigs Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Caerlicken Lane | 25 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Waltwood Road | 16 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Bailey Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Stockwood Close | 14 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Close | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
Of the 299 crimes in Bishton and Langstone with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 25.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 24.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Bishton and Langstone has an estimated population of 6,268 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.6%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bishton and Langstone average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bishton and Langstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Bishton and Langstone a safe place to live?
Bishton and Langstone recorded 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,684th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bishton and Langstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Bishton and Langstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishton and Langstone was down 11% on the year before: 365 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 408 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bishton and Langstone?
About 6,268 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bishton and Langstone?
Bishton and Langstone 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.