Crime in Llanwern: statistics, rates and trends
459 crimes were recorded in Llanwern in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Llanwern at a glance
- Crime trends in Llanwern
- Types of crime in Llanwern
- Llanwern compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Llanwern
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llanwern
- Population and deprivation in Llanwern
- Questions about crime in Llanwern
- About this data
459 crimes were recorded in Llanwern in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 164 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llanwern has the 1,688th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Llanwern | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 459 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.4 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,439 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Llanwern was highest in the year to July 2026 (459 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (218). Over the whole period it rose 111%, 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 | 459 | 84.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 447 | 82.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 364 | 66.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 349 | 64.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 222 | 40.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 259 | 47.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 298 | 54.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 245 | 45.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 218 | 40.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llanwern 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+43%). The largest falls were in public order (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 30.2 | 0.88 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 15.8 | 1.03 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 9.2 | 1.36 | +43% |
| Public order | 37 | 6.8 | 1.02 | -21% |
| Burglary | 31 | 5.7 | 1.61 | +82% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 4.6 | 0.93 | -4% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.5 | 1.65 | +12% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.76 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 0.07 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Llanwern
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llanwern recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Llanwern
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llanwern recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Llanwern
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llanwern recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Llanwern
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llanwern recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Llanwern
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llanwern recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Llanwern
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llanwern recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Llanwern
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llanwern recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Llanwern
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llanwern recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Llanwern
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llanwern recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Llanwern
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Llanwern recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Llanwern
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llanwern recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Llanwern
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Llanwern recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llanwern, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llanwern.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llanwern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringland | 1,281 | 151.0 | +79% |
| Alway | 1,081 | 125.3 | +48% |
| Lliswerry | 2,200 | 150.8 | +79% |
| Bishton and Langstone | 358 | 57.1 | -32% |
| Beechwood | 759 | 97.8 | +16% |
| Victoria | 1,304 | 131.1 | +55% |
| St Julians | 1,284 | 135.2 | +60% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,282 | 211.9 | +151% |
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 Llanwern over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Saltmarsh Lane | 56 |
| On or near Kings Wall Drive | 37 |
| On or near Spencer Way | 24 |
| On or near Little Milton Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Milton Hill | 21 |
| On or near Venezuela Close | 21 |
| On or near Beetle Close | 18 |
| On or near Billet Close | 18 |
| On or near Moor View | 14 |
| On or near West Africa Grove | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llanwern 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 | 161 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 86 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 15.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Llanwern has an estimated population of 5,439. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llanwern sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Llanwern |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Llanwern a safe place to live?
Llanwern recorded 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Llanwern?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in Llanwern going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llanwern was up 3% on the year before: 459 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 447 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Llanwern?
Llanwern 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 Llanwern. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.