Crime in Llanwern: statistics, rates and trends
456 crimes were recorded in Llanwern in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (153), anti-social behaviour (95) and criminal damage and arson (55) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,714th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Llanwern | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 456 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.8 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,439 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Llanwern of any year here (456 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 104%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 456 | 83.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 437 | 80.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 384 | 70.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 363 | 66.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 217 | 39.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 255 | 46.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 305 | 56.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 239 | 43.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 224 | 41.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Llanwern recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (50% above the national rate) and burglary (45% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 55 and anti-social behaviour rose from 68 to 95, while public order fell from 53 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 28.1 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 17.5 | 15.4 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +72% |
| Public order | 36 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Other theft | 32 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Burglary | 28 | 5.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Llanwern; the highest is Pillgwenlly (213.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Bishton and Langstone (58.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llanwern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringland | 1,255 | 147.9 | +76% |
| Alway | 1,094 | 126.8 | +51% |
| Lliswerry | 2,211 | 151.5 | +81% |
| Bishton and Langstone | 365 | 58.2 | -31% |
| Beechwood | 771 | 99.3 | +18% |
| Victoria | 1,360 | 136.7 | +63% |
| St Julians | 1,325 | 139.5 | +66% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,303 | 213.9 | +155% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Llanwern over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Saltmarsh Lane” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Saltmarsh Lane | 56 |
| On or near Kings Wall Drive | 33 |
| On or near Spencer Way | 28 |
| On or near Milton Hill | 21 |
| On or near Venezuela Close | 19 |
| On or near Billet Close | 17 |
| On or near Little Milton Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Moor View | 17 |
| On or near Beetle Close | 15 |
| On or near Cae Twmpin Road | 14 |
Of the 361 crimes in Llanwern with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 95 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 154 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 19.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Llanwern has an estimated population of 5,439 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.8%, against 23.3%), less private renting (7.3%, against 20.3%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Llanwern average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Llanwern | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Llanwern a safe place to live?
Llanwern recorded 83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,714th 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 and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Llanwern?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Llanwern going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llanwern was up 4% on the year before: 456 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 437 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Llanwern?
About 5,439 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Llanwern?
Llanwern 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.