Crime in Ringland: statistics, rates and trends
1,255 crimes were recorded in Ringland in the 12 months to August 2026, 147.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (495), anti-social behaviour (216) and public order (142) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 450th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ringland | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,255 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.9 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,484 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ringland peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,293 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (933). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,255 | 147.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,293 | 152.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,283 | 151.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 933 | 110.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,133 | 133.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,122 | 132.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,149 | 135.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,133 | 133.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,073 | 126.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94 |
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 111 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 121 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ringland recorded notably more public order (2.5 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate) and other crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (47% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 31 to 50, while criminal damage and arson fell from 172 to 127 and anti-social behaviour fell from 255 to 216.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 495 | 58.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 25.5 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Public order | 142 | 16.7 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 127 | 15.0 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other theft | 59 | 7.0 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +61% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 4.5 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Other crime | 35 | 4.1 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Drugs | 32 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ringland; the highest is Lliswerry (151.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Bishton and Langstone (58.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ringland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alway | 1,094 | 126.8 | -14% |
| Llanwern | 456 | 83.8 | -43% |
| Beechwood | 771 | 99.3 | -33% |
| Lliswerry | 2,211 | 151.5 | +2% |
| Caerleon | 682 | 86.1 | -42% |
| St Julians | 1,325 | 139.5 | -6% |
| Victoria | 1,360 | 136.7 | -8% |
| Bishton and Langstone | 365 | 58.2 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Ringland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (78).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Mountbatten Close | 64 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near Howard Close | 59 |
| On or near The Coldra | 54 |
| On or near Eric Coates Close | 43 |
| On or near Quilter Close | 43 |
| On or near Cot Farm Close | 42 |
| On or near Jellicoe Close | 40 |
| On or near Fred Edwards Close | 35 |
Of the 1,039 crimes in Ringland with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 216 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 452 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 250 | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Ringland has an estimated population of 8,484 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (40%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ringland average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ringland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 62.5% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Ringland a safe place to live?
Ringland recorded 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 450th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Ringland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 495 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (216).
Is crime in Ringland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ringland was down 3% on the year before: 1,255 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,293 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ringland?
About 8,484 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ringland?
Ringland 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.