Crime in Newport North: statistics, rates and trends
118 crimes were recorded in Newport North in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newport North at a glance
- Crime trends in Newport North
- Types of crime in Newport North
- Newport North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newport North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newport North
- Demographics of Newport North
- Questions about crime in Newport North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (57), other theft (18) and anti-social behaviour (14) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,631st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Newport North | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 118 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.1 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,362 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newport North peaked in the year to August 2022 (154 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (118). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 118 | 35.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 124 | 36.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 118 | 35.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 133 | 39.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 154 | 45.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 125 | 37.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 131 | 39.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 126 | 37.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 130 | 38.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (50% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 48 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 17.0 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Other theft | 18 | 5.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newport North; the highest is Donnington, Telford and Wrekin (95.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin (29.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport West | 321 | 83.1 | +137% |
| Newport South | 178 | 50.7 | +45% |
| Church Aston & Lilleshall | 200 | 58.2 | +66% |
| Edgmond | 107 | 29.1 | -17% |
| Muxton | 507 | 63.1 | +80% |
| Donnington | 622 | 95.0 | +171% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 531 | 78.0 | +122% |
| St Georges | 639 | 79.6 | +127% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Newport North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Hallcroft Close | 10 |
| On or near Chetwynd End | 6 |
| On or near Polly'S Lock | 6 |
| On or near Broomfield Road | 5 |
| On or near Coppice Drive | 5 |
| On or near Stone Bridge | 5 |
| On or near Sunny Gardens | 5 |
| On or near Broomfield Close | 4 |
| On or near Broomfield Place | 4 |
Of the 104 crimes in Newport North with a recorded outcome, 19% 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 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 57 | 54.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 20 | 19.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
Newport North has an estimated population of 3,362 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), more retired residents (29%, against 22%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newport North average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newport North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newport North a safe place to live?
Newport North recorded 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,631st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newport North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 57 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (18).
Is crime in Newport North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport North was down 5% on the year before: 118 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 124 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newport North?
About 3,362 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newport North?
Newport North is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.