Crime in Lliswerry: statistics, rates and trends
2,200 crimes were recorded in Lliswerry in the 12 months to July 2026, 150.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lliswerry at a glance
- Crime trends in Lliswerry
- Types of crime in Lliswerry
- Lliswerry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lliswerry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lliswerry
- Population and deprivation in Lliswerry
- Questions about crime in Lliswerry
- About this data
2,200 crimes were recorded in Lliswerry in the 12 months to July 2026, 150.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 706 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lliswerry has the 426th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lliswerry | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,200 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 150.8 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,592 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lliswerry was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,469 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,802). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 2,200 | 150.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,297 | 157.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,469 | 169.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,145 | 147.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,802 | 123.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,953 | 133.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,357 | 161.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,122 | 145.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,217 | 151.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 219 |
| June 2026 | 205 |
| May 2026 | 233 |
| April 2026 | 179 |
| March 2026 | 175 |
| February 2026 | 175 |
| January 2026 | 166 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 144 |
| October 2025 | 184 |
| September 2025 | 185 |
| August 2025 | 190 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lliswerry 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in burglary (+51%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in other crime (-41%) and vehicle crime (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 706 | 48.4 | 1.41 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 358 | 24.5 | 1.60 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 321 | 22.0 | 2.66 | -12% |
| Public order | 191 | 13.1 | 1.97 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 181 | 12.4 | 1.83 | -8% |
| Other theft | 120 | 8.2 | 1.29 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 99 | 6.8 | 1.38 | -31% |
| Burglary | 98 | 6.7 | 1.90 | +51% |
| Drugs | 43 | 2.9 | 0.90 | +5% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.2 | 1.04 | -41% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.3 | 0.96 | +73% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.2 | 1.27 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.0 | 1.17 | -30% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lliswerry
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lliswerry recorded 706 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lliswerry
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lliswerry recorded 358 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lliswerry
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lliswerry recorded 321 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lliswerry
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lliswerry recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lliswerry
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lliswerry recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lliswerry
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lliswerry recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lliswerry
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lliswerry recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lliswerry
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lliswerry recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lliswerry
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lliswerry recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lliswerry
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lliswerry recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lliswerry
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lliswerry recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lliswerry
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lliswerry recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lliswerry
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lliswerry recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lliswerry, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lliswerry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lliswerry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alway | 1,081 | 125.3 | -17% |
| Beechwood | 759 | 97.8 | -35% |
| Victoria | 1,304 | 131.1 | -13% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,282 | 211.9 | +41% |
| St Julians | 1,284 | 135.2 | -10% |
| Ringland | 1,281 | 151.0 | +0% |
| Stow Hill | 4,521 | 733.0 | +386% |
| Llanwern | 459 | 84.4 | -44% |
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 Lliswerry over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 250 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 122 |
| On or near Broadmead Park | 96 |
| On or near Spytty Road | 93 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 89 |
| On or near St Andrews Place | 83 |
| On or near Queensway Meadows | 82 |
| On or near Nash Road | 59 |
| On or near Moorland Park | 50 |
| On or near Brookfield Close | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lliswerry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 576 | 26.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 565 | 25.7% |
| Under investigation | 373 | 17.0% |
| Not recorded | 358 | 16.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 123 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Lliswerry has an estimated population of 14,592. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lliswerry sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lliswerry |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.5% |
Is Lliswerry a safe place to live?
Lliswerry recorded 150.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Lliswerry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 706 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (358).
Is crime in Lliswerry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lliswerry was down 4% on the year before: 2,200 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,297 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lliswerry?
Lliswerry 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 Lliswerry. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.