Crime in Shaftesbury, Newport: statistics, rates and trends
763 crimes were recorded in Shaftesbury, Newport in the 12 months to August 2026, 143.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shaftesbury, Newport at a glance
- Crime trends in Shaftesbury, Newport
- Types of crime in Shaftesbury, Newport
- Shaftesbury, Newport compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shaftesbury, Newport
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shaftesbury, Newport
- Demographics of Shaftesbury, Newport
- Questions about crime in Shaftesbury, Newport
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (249), anti-social behaviour (117) and shoplifting (109) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 492nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Shaftesbury, Newport | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 763 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.3 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,323 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shaftesbury, Newport peaked in the year to August 2019 (955 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (708). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 763 | 143.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 733 | 137.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 750 | 140.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 708 | 133.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 775 | 145.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 837 | 157.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 931 | 174.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 955 | 179.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 897 | 168.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shaftesbury, Newport recorded notably more shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), public order (2.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (67% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (21% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 24 to 36 and anti-social behaviour rose from 89 to 117.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 249 | 46.8 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 22.0 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 20.5 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Public order | 75 | 14.1 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 11.3 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 6.8 | 5.0 | +50% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Drugs | 22 | 4.1 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 2.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shaftesbury, Newport; the highest is Stow Hill (751.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Malpas, Newport (87.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shaftesbury, Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Julians | 1,325 | 139.5 | -3% |
| Malpas | 669 | 87.0 | -39% |
| Victoria | 1,360 | 136.7 | -5% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 868 | 88.3 | -38% |
| Stow Hill | 4,638 | 751.9 | +425% |
| Beechwood | 771 | 99.3 | -31% |
| Bettws | 1,311 | 154.8 | +8% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,303 | 213.9 | +49% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Shaftesbury, Newport over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shaftesbury Street” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shaftesbury Street | 88 |
| On or near The Turnstiles | 70 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Blaen-Y-Pant Place | 37 |
| On or near Canterbury Close | 32 |
| On or near Argyle Street | 29 |
| On or near Pant Lane | 29 |
| On or near Brynglas Court | 26 |
| On or near Brynglas Drive | 25 |
Of the 646 crimes in Shaftesbury, Newport with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 117 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 204 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 21.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Shaftesbury, Newport has an estimated population of 5,323 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%) and more social housing (20%, against 17%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shaftesbury, Newport average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shaftesbury, Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.1% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Shaftesbury, Newport a safe place to live?
Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 143.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 492nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Shaftesbury, Newport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 249 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Shaftesbury, Newport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shaftesbury, Newport was up 4% on the year before: 763 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 733 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shaftesbury, Newport?
About 5,323 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shaftesbury, Newport?
Shaftesbury, Newport 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.