Crime in Gaer: statistics, rates and trends
971 crimes were recorded in Gaer in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (353), anti-social behaviour (135) and public order (128) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,141st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Gaer | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 971 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.0 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,333 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Gaer of any year here (971 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 971 | 104.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,145 | 122.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,238 | 132.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,074 | 115.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,018 | 109.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,152 | 123.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,186 | 127.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,037 | 111.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 994 | 106.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 107 |
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gaer recorded notably more public order (2.1 times the national rate), other crime (37% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (33% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (48% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 36 to 43, while vehicle crime fell from 43 to 24 and shoplifting fell from 122 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 37.8 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 14.5 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Public order | 128 | 13.7 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 8.1 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Other theft | 66 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -44% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gaer; the highest is Stow Hill (751.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Graig (44.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gaer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allt-yr-yn | 868 | 88.3 | -15% |
| Stow Hill | 4,638 | 751.9 | +623% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,303 | 213.9 | +106% |
| Rogerstone East | 322 | 78.3 | -25% |
| Graig | 213 | 44.6 | -57% |
| Victoria | 1,360 | 136.7 | +31% |
| Tredegar Park and Marshfield | 1,117 | 93.1 | -10% |
| Shaftesbury | 763 | 143.3 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Gaer over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Buxton Close” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Buxton Close | 81 |
| On or near Old Cardiff Road | 62 |
| On or near Maesglas Grove | 57 |
| On or near Masefield Vale | 49 |
| On or near Ben Jonson Way | 42 |
| On or near Bideford Close | 39 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Cefn Adda Court | 38 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 33 |
Of the 836 crimes in Gaer with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 321 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 234 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 19.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Gaer has an estimated population of 9,333 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gaer average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Gaer | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.5% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Gaer a safe place to live?
Gaer recorded 104.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,141st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Gaer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in Gaer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gaer was down 15% on the year before: 971 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,145 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gaer?
About 9,333 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gaer?
Gaer 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.