Crime in Rogerstone East: statistics, rates and trends
322 crimes were recorded in Rogerstone East in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rogerstone East at a glance
- Crime trends in Rogerstone East
- Types of crime in Rogerstone East
- Rogerstone East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rogerstone East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rogerstone East
- Demographics of Rogerstone East
- Questions about crime in Rogerstone East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (126), anti-social behaviour (42) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,904th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rogerstone East | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 322 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.3 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,111 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rogerstone East peaked in the year to August 2020 (398 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (310). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 322 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 345 | 83.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 372 | 90.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 324 | 78.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 362 | 88.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 351 | 85.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 398 | 96.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 310 | 75.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 321 | 78.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (33% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 55 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 30.6 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 10.2 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Public order | 26 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 6.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 23 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 3.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rogerstone East; the highest is Stow Hill (751.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Rogerstone West (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rogerstone East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graig | 213 | 44.6 | -43% |
| Rogerstone West | 335 | 40.8 | -48% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 868 | 88.3 | +13% |
| Gaer | 971 | 104.0 | +33% |
| Stow Hill | 4,638 | 751.9 | +860% |
| Bettws | 1,311 | 154.8 | +98% |
| Shaftesbury | 763 | 143.3 | +83% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,303 | 213.9 | +173% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Rogerstone East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ebenezer Drive” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ebenezer Drive | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Myrtle Drive | 22 |
| On or near St Anne'S Close | 22 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 21 |
| On or near Tydu View | 17 |
| On or near Keene Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Pye Corner | 13 |
| On or near Tredegar Park View | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
Of the 280 crimes in Rogerstone East with a recorded outcome, 32% 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 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Rogerstone East has an estimated population of 4,111 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rogerstone East average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rogerstone East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Rogerstone East a safe place to live?
Rogerstone East recorded 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,904th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rogerstone East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Rogerstone East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rogerstone East was down 7% on the year before: 322 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 345 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rogerstone East?
About 4,111 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rogerstone East?
Rogerstone East 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.