Crime in St Julians: statistics, rates and trends
1,284 crimes were recorded in St Julians in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Julians at a glance
- Crime trends in St Julians
- Types of crime in St Julians
- St Julians compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Julians
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Julians
- Population and deprivation in St Julians
- Questions about crime in St Julians
- About this data
1,284 crimes were recorded in St Julians in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 363 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Julians has the 592nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Julians | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,284 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.2 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,495 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Julians was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,300 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (957). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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 | 1,284 | 135.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,159 | 122.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,300 | 136.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,063 | 112.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,045 | 110.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 976 | 102.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,061 | 111.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,109 | 116.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 957 | 100.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 152 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 107 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
| August 2025 | 128 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Julians 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+110%) and vehicle crime (+49%). The largest falls were in drugs (-15%) and public order (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 | 38.2 | 1.12 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 215 | 22.6 | 1.48 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 202 | 21.3 | 2.57 | +110% |
| Public order | 124 | 13.1 | 1.97 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 11.4 | 1.68 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 91 | 9.6 | 1.95 | +49% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.8 | 0.76 | +10% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.6 | 1.70 | -6% |
| Drugs | 33 | 3.5 | 1.06 | -15% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.2 | 0.89 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.8 | 1.84 | +112% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.7 | 1.25 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.51 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Julians
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Julians recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Julians
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Julians recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Julians
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Julians recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Julians
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Julians recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Julians
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Julians recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Julians
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Julians recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Julians
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Julians recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Julians
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Julians recorded 34 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 6% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Julians
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Julians recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Julians
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Julians recorded 30 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 43% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Julians
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Julians recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Julians
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Julians recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Julians
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Julians recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Julians
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Julians recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Julians, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Julians.
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 St Julians over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gloster Street | 251 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 234 |
| On or near St Julians Court | 35 |
| On or near Margaret Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Dean Street | 32 |
| On or near Stockton Road | 31 |
| On or near Collier Street | 31 |
| On or near Constance Street | 28 |
| On or near Haisbro' Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Gloster Place | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Julians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 349 | 27.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 315 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 215 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 200 | 15.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 83 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
St Julians has an estimated population of 9,495. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Julians sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Julians |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is St Julians a safe place to live?
St Julians recorded 135.2 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 St Julians?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (215).
Is crime in St Julians going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Julians was up 11% on the year before: 1,284 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,159 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Julians?
St Julians 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 St Julians. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.