Crime in Rogerstone East: statistics, rates and trends
326 crimes were recorded in Rogerstone East in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rogerstone East
- Questions about crime in Rogerstone East
- About this data
326 crimes were recorded in Rogerstone East in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 124 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rogerstone East has the 1,870th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rogerstone East | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 326 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.3 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,111 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rogerstone East was highest in the year to July 2020 (409 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (312). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 326 | 79.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 345 | 83.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 364 | 88.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 337 | 82.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 345 | 83.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 352 | 85.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 409 | 99.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 312 | 75.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 315 | 76.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rogerstone East 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. The largest increases were in public order (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-68%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 30.2 | 0.88 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 10.9 | 0.71 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 7.1 | 1.04 | +7% |
| Public order | 27 | 6.6 | 0.99 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 5.8 | 1.19 | +60% |
| Other theft | 23 | 5.6 | 0.87 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 4.9 | 0.59 | +5% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.4 | 0.69 | -29% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.9 | 0.92 | -20% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.7 | 0.52 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.59 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.36 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rogerstone East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rogerstone East recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rogerstone East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rogerstone East recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rogerstone East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rogerstone East recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rogerstone East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rogerstone East recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rogerstone East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rogerstone East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rogerstone East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rogerstone East recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rogerstone East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rogerstone East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rogerstone East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rogerstone East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rogerstone East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rogerstone East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rogerstone East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rogerstone East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rogerstone East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rogerstone East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rogerstone East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rogerstone East recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rogerstone East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rogerstone East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rogerstone East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rogerstone East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rogerstone East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rogerstone East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rogerstone East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graig | 207 | 43.4 | -45% |
| Rogerstone West | 331 | 40.3 | -49% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 857 | 87.1 | +10% |
| Gaer | 939 | 100.6 | +27% |
| Stow Hill | 4,521 | 733.0 | +824% |
| Bettws | 1,261 | 148.9 | +88% |
| Shaftesbury | 729 | 137.0 | +73% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,282 | 211.9 | +167% |
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 Rogerstone East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ebenezer Drive | 29 |
| On or near Myrtle Drive | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near St Anne'S Close | 17 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 17 |
| On or near Keene Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Tredegar Park View | 15 |
| On or near Pye Corner | 14 |
| On or near Tydu View | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rogerstone East 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 | 93 | 28.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 26.7% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 15.6% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 13.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Rogerstone East has an estimated population of 4,111. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rogerstone East sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rogerstone East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Rogerstone East a safe place to live?
Rogerstone East recorded 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Rogerstone East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Rogerstone East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rogerstone East was down 6% on the year before: 326 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 345 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rogerstone East?
Rogerstone East 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 Rogerstone East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.