Crime in Newport South: statistics, rates and trends

166 crimes were recorded in Newport South in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 96 reports (58% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newport South has the 3,137th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Newport South was highest in the year to July 2019 (232 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (152). 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 South 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 falls were in vehicle crime (-86%) and other theft (-68%).

Violence and sexual offences in Newport South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newport South recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 57.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Newport South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newport South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Newport South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newport South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Newport South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newport South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Newport South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newport South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Newport South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newport South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Newport South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newport South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Newport South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newport South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Newport South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newport South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Newport South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newport South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Newport South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newport South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Newport South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newport South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newport South 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 South has an estimated population of 3,508. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newport South sits in decile 7.3, 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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