Crime in Newport North: statistics, rates and trends

115 crimes were recorded in Newport North in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 54 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newport North has the 3,654th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Newport North was highest in the year to July 2023 (148 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (112). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newport North 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Newport North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newport North recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 47.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Newport North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newport North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Newport North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newport North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Newport North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newport North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Newport North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newport North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Newport North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newport North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Newport North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newport North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Newport North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newport North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Newport North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newport North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Newport North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newport North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newport North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newport North.

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 Newport North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newport North 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.

Newport North has an estimated population of 3,362. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newport North sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Newport North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.