Crime in Shaftesbury, Newport: statistics, rates and trends
729 crimes were recorded in Shaftesbury, Newport in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shaftesbury, Newport
- Questions about crime in Shaftesbury, Newport
- About this data
729 crimes were recorded in Shaftesbury, Newport in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 234 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shaftesbury, Newport has the 574th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shaftesbury, Newport | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 729 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.0 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,323 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shaftesbury, Newport was highest in the year to July 2019 (956 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (729). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 729 | 137.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 753 | 141.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 734 | 137.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 734 | 137.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 753 | 141.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 833 | 156.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 941 | 176.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 956 | 179.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 936 | 175.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shaftesbury, Newport 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+65%) and anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in public order (-29%) and shoplifting (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 44.0 | 1.28 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 20.3 | 1.32 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 19.7 | 2.38 | -20% |
| Public order | 65 | 12.2 | 1.84 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 11.8 | 1.75 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 7.1 | 1.45 | +65% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.9 | 0.76 | -10% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.9 | 1.21 | -9% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.6 | 1.69 | -14% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +21% |
| Robbery | 16 | 3.0 | 2.23 | +129% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.9 | 1.93 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 1.14 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shaftesbury, Newport
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shaftesbury, Newport
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shaftesbury, Newport
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shaftesbury, Newport
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shaftesbury, Newport
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shaftesbury, Newport
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shaftesbury, Newport
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shaftesbury, Newport
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shaftesbury, Newport
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shaftesbury, Newport
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shaftesbury, Newport
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shaftesbury, Newport
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shaftesbury, Newport
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shaftesbury, Newport
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shaftesbury, Newport, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shaftesbury, Newport.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shaftesbury, Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Julians | 1,284 | 135.2 | -1% |
| Malpas | 646 | 84.0 | -39% |
| Victoria | 1,304 | 131.1 | -4% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 857 | 87.1 | -36% |
| Stow Hill | 4,521 | 733.0 | +435% |
| Beechwood | 759 | 97.8 | -29% |
| Bettws | 1,261 | 148.9 | +9% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,282 | 211.9 | +55% |
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 Shaftesbury, Newport over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shaftesbury Street | 94 |
| On or near The Turnstiles | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Canterbury Close | 33 |
| On or near Pant Lane | 29 |
| On or near Argyle Street | 29 |
| On or near Blaen-Y-Pant Place | 27 |
| On or near Prospect Street | 23 |
| On or near Brynglas Drive | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shaftesbury, Newport 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 | 196 | 26.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 25.8% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 15.6% |
| Not recorded | 108 | 14.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Shaftesbury, Newport has an estimated population of 5,323. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shaftesbury, Newport sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shaftesbury, Newport |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.7% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.1% |
Is Shaftesbury, Newport a safe place to live?
Shaftesbury, Newport recorded 137.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Shaftesbury, Newport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Shaftesbury, Newport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shaftesbury, Newport was down 3% on the year before: 729 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 753 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shaftesbury, Newport?
Shaftesbury, Newport 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 Shaftesbury, Newport. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.