Crime in Pillgwenlly: statistics, rates and trends
2,303 crimes were recorded in Pillgwenlly in the 12 months to August 2026, 213.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pillgwenlly at a glance
- Crime trends in Pillgwenlly
- Types of crime in Pillgwenlly
- Pillgwenlly compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pillgwenlly
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pillgwenlly
- Demographics of Pillgwenlly
- Questions about crime in Pillgwenlly
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (714), anti-social behaviour (430) and shoplifting (277) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 170th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Pillgwenlly | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,303 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 213.9 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,768 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pillgwenlly peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,439 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,762). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,303 | 213.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,414 | 224.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,420 | 224.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,439 | 226.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,803 | 167.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,944 | 180.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,063 | 191.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,762 | 163.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,871 | 173.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 221 |
| July 2026 | 202 |
| June 2026 | 264 |
| May 2026 | 218 |
| April 2026 | 181 |
| March 2026 | 170 |
| February 2026 | 157 |
| January 2026 | 176 |
| December 2025 | 158 |
| November 2025 | 189 |
| October 2025 | 201 |
| September 2025 | 166 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pillgwenlly recorded notably more public order (3.2 times the national rate), possession of weapons (3.1 times the national rate) and shoplifting (3.0 times the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 55 to 76 and vehicle crime rose from 73 to 94, while shoplifting fell from 366 to 277.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 714 | 66.3 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 430 | 39.9 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 277 | 25.7 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Public order | 229 | 21.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 158 | 14.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 110 | 10.2 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 8.7 | 5.0 | +29% |
| Drugs | 81 | 7.5 | 3.3 | -13% |
| Burglary | 76 | 7.1 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Other crime | 60 | 5.6 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 3.0 | 1.0 | +19% |
| Robbery | 25 | 2.3 | 1.4 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pillgwenlly; the highest is Stow Hill (751.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Allt-yr-yn (88.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pillgwenlly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Hill | 4,638 | 751.9 | +252% |
| Victoria | 1,360 | 136.7 | -36% |
| Gaer | 971 | 104.0 | -51% |
| Lliswerry | 2,211 | 151.5 | -29% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 868 | 88.3 | -59% |
| Beechwood | 771 | 99.3 | -54% |
| St Julians | 1,325 | 139.5 | -35% |
| Shaftesbury | 763 | 143.3 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Pillgwenlly over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (164).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 164 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 155 |
| On or near Police Station | 130 |
| On or near Greenwich Road | 120 |
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 77 |
| On or near Francis Drive | 73 |
| On or near West Market Street | 72 |
| On or near Coulson Close | 66 |
| On or near Lower Dock Street | 66 |
Of the 1,873 crimes in Pillgwenlly with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 430 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 592 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 541 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 366 | 19.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 119 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 100 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 80 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 19 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Pillgwenlly has an estimated population of 10,768 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and more households without a car (36%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pillgwenlly average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pillgwenlly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 71.6% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Pillgwenlly a safe place to live?
Pillgwenlly recorded 213.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 170th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Pillgwenlly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 714 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (430).
Is crime in Pillgwenlly going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pillgwenlly was down 5% on the year before: 2,303 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,414 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pillgwenlly?
About 10,768 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pillgwenlly?
Pillgwenlly is policed by Gwent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.