Crime in Bishton and Langstone: statistics, rates and trends
358 crimes were recorded in Bishton and Langstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bishton and Langstone
- Questions about crime in Bishton and Langstone
- About this data
358 crimes were recorded in Bishton and Langstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 147 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishton and Langstone has the 2,731st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bishton and Langstone | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 358 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.1 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,268 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bishton and Langstone was highest in the year to July 2021 (405 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (302). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 358 | 57.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 377 | 60.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 390 | 62.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 334 | 53.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 375 | 59.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 405 | 64.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 302 | 48.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 349 | 55.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 356 | 56.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishton and Langstone 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. The largest increases were in public order (+26%). The largest falls were in other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 | 23.5 | 0.68 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 9.9 | 0.64 | -7% |
| Public order | 48 | 7.7 | 1.15 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.4 | 0.80 | +3% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.9 | 0.58 | +29% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.10 | -71% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bishton and Langstone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishton and Langstone recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bishton and Langstone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishton and Langstone recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bishton and Langstone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishton and Langstone recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bishton and Langstone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishton and Langstone recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bishton and Langstone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishton and Langstone recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bishton and Langstone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishton and Langstone recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bishton and Langstone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishton and Langstone recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bishton and Langstone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishton and Langstone recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bishton and Langstone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishton and Langstone recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bishton and Langstone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishton and Langstone recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bishton and Langstone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bishton and Langstone recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bishton and Langstone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bishton and Langstone recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bishton and Langstone
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bishton and Langstone recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, 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 Bishton and Langstone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishton and Langstone.
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 Bishton and Langstone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Curigs Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Caerlicken Lane | 27 |
| On or near Waltwood Road | 22 |
| On or near Waltwood Park Drive | 20 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 17 |
| On or near Bailey Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Stockwood Close | 14 |
| On or near Priory View | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishton and Langstone 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 | 125 | 34.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 78 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 16.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Bishton and Langstone has an estimated population of 6,268. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishton and Langstone sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bishton and Langstone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Bishton and Langstone a safe place to live?
Bishton and Langstone recorded 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Bishton and Langstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Bishton and Langstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishton and Langstone was down 5% on the year before: 358 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 377 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bishton and Langstone?
Bishton and Langstone 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 Bishton and Langstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.