Crime in Caerleon, Newport: statistics, rates and trends
682 crimes were recorded in Caerleon, Newport in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Caerleon, Newport at a glance
- Crime trends in Caerleon, Newport
- Types of crime in Caerleon, Newport
- Caerleon, Newport compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Caerleon, Newport
- What happened after crimes were reported in Caerleon, Newport
- Demographics of Caerleon, Newport
- Questions about crime in Caerleon, Newport
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (270), anti-social behaviour (116) and criminal damage and arson (92) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,633rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Caerleon, Newport | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 682 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.1 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,918 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Caerleon, Newport peaked in the year to August 2025 (708 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (515). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 682 | 86.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 708 | 89.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 667 | 84.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 624 | 78.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 515 | 65.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 623 | 78.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 596 | 75.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 520 | 65.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 560 | 70.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
Compared with England and Wales, Caerleon, Newport recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (72% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (36% below) and other theft (26% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 34.1 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 14.7 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 11.6 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 63 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +65% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Caerleon, Newport.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Caerleon, Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Julians | 1,325 | 139.5 | +62% |
| Beechwood | 771 | 99.3 | +15% |
| Malpas | 669 | 87.0 | +1% |
| Shaftesbury | 763 | 143.3 | +66% |
| Alway | 1,094 | 126.8 | +47% |
| Victoria | 1,360 | 136.7 | +59% |
| Ringland | 1,255 | 147.9 | +72% |
| Lliswerry | 2,211 | 151.5 | +76% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Caerleon, Newport over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (112).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 112 |
| On or near Lodge Road | 60 |
| On or near B4236 | 40 |
| On or near Flavius Close | 28 |
| On or near Old Hill Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Westgate Court | 23 |
| On or near Hadrian Close | 22 |
| On or near Ponthir Road | 18 |
| On or near Backhall Street | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
Of the 566 crimes in Caerleon, Newport with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 116 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 242 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Caerleon, Newport has an estimated population of 7,918 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Caerleon, Newport average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Caerleon, Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Caerleon, Newport a safe place to live?
Caerleon, Newport recorded 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,633rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Caerleon, Newport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 270 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (116).
Is crime in Caerleon, Newport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caerleon, Newport was down 4% on the year before: 682 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 708 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Caerleon, Newport?
About 7,918 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Caerleon, Newport?
Caerleon, 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.