Crime in Graig: statistics, rates and trends
213 crimes were recorded in Graig in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (85), anti-social behaviour (41) and public order (21) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,264th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Graig | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 213 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.6 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,772 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Graig of any year here (213 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 213 | 44.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 221 | 46.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 300 | 62.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 260 | 54.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 299 | 62.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 295 | 61.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 321 | 67.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 231 | 48.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 261 | 54.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (48% below) and anti-social behaviour (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 111 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 17.8 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 8.6 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Graig; the highest is Stow Hill (751.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Rogerstone West (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Graig |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogerstone East | 322 | 78.3 | +75% |
| Rogerstone West | 335 | 40.8 | -9% |
| Gaer | 971 | 104.0 | +133% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 868 | 88.3 | +98% |
| Tredegar Park and Marshfield | 1,117 | 93.1 | +109% |
| Stow Hill | 4,638 | 751.9 | +1585% |
| Bettws | 1,311 | 154.8 | +247% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,303 | 213.9 | +379% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Graig over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Farriers Gate” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Farriers Gate | 25 |
| On or near Clearwell Court | 21 |
| On or near Viaduct Close | 11 |
| On or near Laurel Drive | 9 |
| On or near Churchmead | 8 |
| On or near Oaklands Park Drive | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Church Crescent | 6 |
| On or near Cowshed Lane | 6 |
| On or near Llwyn Deri Close | 6 |
Of the 172 crimes in Graig with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 37.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 19.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Graig has an estimated population of 4,772 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Graig average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Graig | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Graig a safe place to live?
Graig recorded 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,264th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Graig?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (41).
Is crime in Graig going up or down?
Recorded crime in Graig was down 4% on the year before: 213 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 221 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Graig?
About 4,772 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Graig?
Graig 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.