Crime in Pillgwenlly: statistics, rates and trends
2,282 crimes were recorded in Pillgwenlly in the 12 months to July 2026, 211.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Pillgwenlly
- Questions about crime in Pillgwenlly
- About this data
2,282 crimes were recorded in Pillgwenlly in the 12 months to July 2026, 211.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 720 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pillgwenlly has the 171st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pillgwenlly | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,282 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 211.9 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,768 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pillgwenlly was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,422 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,715). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,282 | 211.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,422 | 224.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,420 | 224.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,422 | 224.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,715 | 159.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,024 | 188.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,051 | 190.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,736 | 161.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,900 | 176.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 200 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pillgwenlly 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+18%) and burglary (+16%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-68%) and shoplifting (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 720 | 66.9 | 1.95 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 415 | 38.5 | 2.51 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 277 | 25.7 | 3.10 | -25% |
| Public order | 235 | 21.8 | 3.28 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 160 | 14.9 | 2.19 | -2% |
| Other theft | 109 | 10.1 | 1.58 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 8.1 | 1.64 | +14% |
| Drugs | 79 | 7.3 | 2.24 | -13% |
| Burglary | 71 | 6.6 | 1.86 | +16% |
| Other crime | 56 | 5.2 | 2.46 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 2.8 | 2.87 | +7% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.4 | 1.79 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 0.55 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.79 | -68% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pillgwenlly
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pillgwenlly recorded 720 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 31.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pillgwenlly
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pillgwenlly recorded 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pillgwenlly
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pillgwenlly recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pillgwenlly
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pillgwenlly recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pillgwenlly
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pillgwenlly recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pillgwenlly
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pillgwenlly recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pillgwenlly
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pillgwenlly recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pillgwenlly
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pillgwenlly recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pillgwenlly
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pillgwenlly recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pillgwenlly
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pillgwenlly recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pillgwenlly
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pillgwenlly recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pillgwenlly
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pillgwenlly recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pillgwenlly
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pillgwenlly recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pillgwenlly
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pillgwenlly recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pillgwenlly, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pillgwenlly.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pillgwenlly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Hill | 4,521 | 733.0 | +246% |
| Victoria | 1,304 | 131.1 | -38% |
| Gaer | 939 | 100.6 | -53% |
| Lliswerry | 2,200 | 150.8 | -29% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 857 | 87.1 | -59% |
| Beechwood | 759 | 97.8 | -54% |
| St Julians | 1,284 | 135.2 | -36% |
| Shaftesbury | 729 | 137.0 | -35% |
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 Pillgwenlly over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 167 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 153 |
| On or near Police Station | 132 |
| On or near Greenwich Road | 116 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 81 |
| On or near Francis Drive | 73 |
| On or near West Market Street | 70 |
| On or near Coulson Close | 64 |
| On or near Lower Dock Street | 63 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pillgwenlly 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 576 | 25.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 548 | 24.0% |
| Not recorded | 415 | 18.2% |
| Under investigation | 384 | 16.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 129 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 90 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 64 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
Pillgwenlly has an estimated population of 10,768. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pillgwenlly sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pillgwenlly |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.7% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% |
| Private rented homes | 27.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 71.6% |
Is Pillgwenlly a safe place to live?
Pillgwenlly recorded 211.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Pillgwenlly?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 720 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (415).
Is crime in Pillgwenlly going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pillgwenlly was down 6% on the year before: 2,282 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,422 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pillgwenlly?
Pillgwenlly is policed by Gwent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Pillgwenlly. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.