Crime in Newport South: statistics, rates and trends
178 crimes were recorded in Newport South in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newport South at a glance
- Crime trends in Newport South
- Types of crime in Newport South
- Newport South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newport South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newport South
- Demographics of Newport South
- Questions about crime in Newport South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), anti-social behaviour (23) and criminal damage and arson (18) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,999th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Newport South | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 178 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,508 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newport South peaked in the year to August 2019 (232 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (150). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 178 | 50.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 210 | 59.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 159 | 45.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 205 | 58.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 201 | 57.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 179 | 51.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 150 | 42.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 232 | 66.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 206 | 58.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 28.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newport South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport West | 321 | 83.1 | +64% |
| Newport North | 118 | 35.1 | -31% |
| Church Aston & Lilleshall | 200 | 58.2 | +15% |
| Edgmond | 107 | 29.1 | -43% |
| Muxton | 507 | 63.1 | +24% |
| Donnington | 622 | 95.0 | +87% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 531 | 78.0 | +54% |
| St Georges | 639 | 79.6 | +57% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Newport South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Palisade Close | 17 |
| On or near Carnival Close | 13 |
| On or near Drill Hall Place | 13 |
| On or near Meadow View Road | 12 |
| On or near Broadway | 9 |
| On or near Shuker'S Close | 9 |
| On or near Mulberry Close | 8 |
| On or near Churchill Close | 7 |
| On or near Barnmeadow Close | 5 |
Of the 155 crimes in Newport South with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 21.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 18.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 11.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Newport South has an estimated population of 3,508 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newport South average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newport South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newport South a safe place to live?
Newport South recorded 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,999th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newport South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Newport South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport South was down 15% on the year before: 178 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 210 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newport South?
About 3,508 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newport South?
Newport South 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.