Crime in Rogerstone West: statistics, rates and trends
331 crimes were recorded in Rogerstone West in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rogerstone West
- Questions about crime in Rogerstone West
- About this data
331 crimes were recorded in Rogerstone West in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 113 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rogerstone West has the 3,435th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rogerstone West | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 331 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.3 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,210 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rogerstone West was highest in the year to July 2024 (509 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (319). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 331 | 40.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 417 | 50.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 509 | 62.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 437 | 53.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 331 | 40.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 375 | 45.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 399 | 48.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 319 | 38.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 342 | 41.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rogerstone West 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 falls were in other theft (-45%) and shoplifting (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 13.8 | 0.40 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 7.2 | 0.47 | -16% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.9 | 0.47 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -15% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.1 | 0.42 | -6% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -30% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -58% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rogerstone West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rogerstone West recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rogerstone West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rogerstone West recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rogerstone West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rogerstone West recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rogerstone West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rogerstone West recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rogerstone West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rogerstone West recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rogerstone West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rogerstone West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rogerstone West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rogerstone West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rogerstone West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rogerstone West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rogerstone West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rogerstone West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rogerstone West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rogerstone West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rogerstone West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rogerstone West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rogerstone West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rogerstone West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rogerstone West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rogerstone West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, 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 Rogerstone West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rogerstone West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rogerstone West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graig | 207 | 43.4 | +8% |
| Rogerstone East | 326 | 79.3 | +97% |
| Bettws | 1,261 | 148.9 | +269% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 857 | 87.1 | +116% |
| Gaer | 939 | 100.6 | +150% |
| Shaftesbury | 729 | 137.0 | +240% |
| Stow Hill | 4,521 | 733.0 | +1718% |
| Malpas | 646 | 84.0 | +108% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jubilee Way | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Oak Road | 16 |
| On or near Great Oaks Park | 15 |
| On or near Obama Grove | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Meadowlands Drive | 12 |
| On or near Scholars Close | 8 |
| On or near Bethesda Place | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rogerstone West 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 | 96 | 29.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 27.2% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 12.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
Rogerstone West has an estimated population of 8,210. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rogerstone West sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rogerstone West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Rogerstone West a safe place to live?
Rogerstone West recorded 40.3 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Rogerstone West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rogerstone West was down 21% on the year before: 331 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 417 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rogerstone West?
Rogerstone West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.