Crime in Ringland: statistics, rates and trends
1,281 crimes were recorded in Ringland in the 12 months to July 2026, 151.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ringland at a glance
- Crime trends in Ringland
- Types of crime in Ringland
- Ringland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ringland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ringland
- Population and deprivation in Ringland
- Questions about crime in Ringland
- About this data
1,281 crimes were recorded in Ringland in the 12 months to July 2026, 151.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 488 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ringland has the 422nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ringland | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,281 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 151.0 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,484 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ringland was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,304 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (936). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 1,281 | 151.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,250 | 147.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,304 | 153.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 936 | 110.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,104 | 130.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,151 | 135.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,124 | 132.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,155 | 136.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,059 | 124.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ringland 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, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+63%) and vehicle crime (+59%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 488 | 57.5 | 1.68 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 221 | 26.0 | 1.70 | -9% |
| Public order | 147 | 17.3 | 2.61 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 16.1 | 2.38 | -13% |
| Other theft | 60 | 7.1 | 1.11 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 6.0 | 1.22 | +59% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 5.2 | 0.63 | +63% |
| Other crime | 37 | 4.4 | 2.07 | +23% |
| Drugs | 35 | 4.1 | 1.26 | +21% |
| Burglary | 34 | 4.0 | 1.13 | +31% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.7 | 1.70 | +27% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ringland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ringland recorded 488 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ringland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ringland recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ringland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ringland recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ringland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ringland recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ringland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ringland recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ringland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ringland recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ringland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ringland recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ringland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ringland recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ringland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ringland recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ringland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ringland recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ringland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ringland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ringland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ringland recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ringland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ringland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ringland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ringland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ringland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ringland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ringland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alway | 1,081 | 125.3 | -17% |
| Llanwern | 459 | 84.4 | -44% |
| Beechwood | 759 | 97.8 | -35% |
| Lliswerry | 2,200 | 150.8 | -0% |
| Caerleon | 687 | 86.8 | -43% |
| St Julians | 1,284 | 135.2 | -10% |
| Victoria | 1,304 | 131.1 | -13% |
| Bishton and Langstone | 358 | 57.1 | -62% |
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 Ringland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 82 |
| On or near Mountbatten Close | 70 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near Howard Close | 58 |
| On or near The Coldra | 56 |
| On or near Eric Coates Close | 47 |
| On or near Quilter Close | 43 |
| On or near Cot Farm Close | 42 |
| On or near Jellicoe Close | 36 |
| On or near Fred Edwards Close | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ringland 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 | 427 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 253 | 19.8% |
| Not recorded | 221 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 202 | 15.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Ringland has an estimated population of 8,484. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ringland sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ringland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.6% |
| Social rented homes | 39.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 62.5% |
Is Ringland a safe place to live?
Ringland recorded 151.0 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 Ringland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 488 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (221).
Is crime in Ringland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ringland was up 2% on the year before: 1,281 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,250 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ringland?
Ringland 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 Ringland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.