Crime in Rogerstone West: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Rogerstone West in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rogerstone West at a glance
- Crime trends in Rogerstone West
- Types of crime in Rogerstone West
- Rogerstone West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rogerstone West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rogerstone West
- Demographics of Rogerstone West
- Questions about crime in Rogerstone West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (107), anti-social behaviour (61) and public order (39) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,410th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Rogerstone West | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 335 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.8 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,210 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rogerstone West peaked in the year to August 2024 (526 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (316). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 335 | 40.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 396 | 48.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 526 | 64.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 433 | 52.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 348 | 42.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 356 | 43.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 413 | 50.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 316 | 38.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 351 | 42.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (62% below) and shoplifting (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 53 to 29 and violence and sexual offences fell from 127 to 107.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 13.0 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 7.4 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 3.5 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Rogerstone West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rogerstone West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graig | 213 | 44.6 | +9% |
| Rogerstone East | 322 | 78.3 | +92% |
| Bettws | 1,311 | 154.8 | +279% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 868 | 88.3 | +116% |
| Gaer | 971 | 104.0 | +155% |
| Shaftesbury | 763 | 143.3 | +251% |
| Stow Hill | 4,638 | 751.9 | +1743% |
| Malpas | 669 | 87.0 | +113% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Rogerstone West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Jubilee Way” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jubilee Way | 38 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Obama Grove | 17 |
| On or near Great Oaks Park | 16 |
| On or near Oak Road | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Meadowlands Drive | 11 |
| On or near Bethesda Place | 8 |
| On or near Scholars Close | 8 |
Of the 274 crimes in Rogerstone West with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 33.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Rogerstone West has an estimated population of 8,210 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (10.0%, against 20.3%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rogerstone West average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rogerstone West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Rogerstone West a safe place to live?
Rogerstone West recorded 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,410th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rogerstone West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Rogerstone West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rogerstone West was down 15% on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 396 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rogerstone West?
About 8,210 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rogerstone West?
Rogerstone West 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.