Crime in Stow Hill: statistics, rates and trends
4,521 crimes were recorded in Stow Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 733.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stow Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Stow Hill
- Types of crime in Stow Hill
- Stow Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stow Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stow Hill
- Population and deprivation in Stow Hill
- Questions about crime in Stow Hill
- About this data
4,521 crimes were recorded in Stow Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 733.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,266 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stow Hill has the 4th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stow Hill | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,521 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 733.0 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,168 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stow Hill was highest in the year to July 2026 (4,521 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,570). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 | 4,521 | 733.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,497 | 567.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,405 | 552.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,801 | 454.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,993 | 485.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,570 | 416.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,150 | 510.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,508 | 568.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,674 | 595.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 461 |
| June 2026 | 407 |
| May 2026 | 383 |
| April 2026 | 375 |
| March 2026 | 408 |
| February 2026 | 293 |
| January 2026 | 340 |
| December 2025 | 397 |
| November 2025 | 416 |
| October 2025 | 358 |
| September 2025 | 348 |
| August 2025 | 335 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stow Hill 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 possession of weapons (+115%) and anti-social behaviour (+67%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-22%) and bicycle theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,266 | 205.3 | 6.00 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,003 | 162.6 | 10.60 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 700 | 113.5 | 13.70 | +31% |
| Public order | 490 | 79.4 | 11.96 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 248 | 40.2 | 5.93 | -5% |
| Other theft | 183 | 29.7 | 4.64 | -10% |
| Burglary | 173 | 28.0 | 7.93 | +52% |
| Drugs | 99 | 16.1 | 4.91 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 15.6 | 3.16 | +45% |
| Robbery | 70 | 11.3 | 8.40 | +32% |
| Other crime | 62 | 10.1 | 4.76 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 56 | 9.1 | 9.35 | +115% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 6.2 | 3.65 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 6.0 | 7.29 | -16% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stow Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stow Hill recorded 1,266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (205.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stow Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stow Hill recorded 1,003 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (162.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stow Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stow Hill recorded 700 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (113.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stow Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stow Hill recorded 490 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (79.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stow Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stow Hill recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stow Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stow Hill recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stow Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stow Hill recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stow Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stow Hill recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stow Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stow Hill recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stow Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stow Hill recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stow Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stow Hill recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stow Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stow Hill recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 115% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stow Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stow Hill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stow Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stow Hill recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stow Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stow Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stow Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillgwenlly | 2,282 | 211.9 | -71% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 857 | 87.1 | -88% |
| Victoria | 1,304 | 131.1 | -82% |
| Gaer | 939 | 100.6 | -86% |
| Shaftesbury | 729 | 137.0 | -81% |
| St Julians | 1,284 | 135.2 | -82% |
| Beechwood | 759 | 97.8 | -87% |
| Lliswerry | 2,200 | 150.8 | -79% |
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 Stow Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cambrian Road | 577 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 457 |
| On or near Parking Area | 382 |
| On or near Skinner Lane | 297 |
| On or near Griffin Street | 291 |
| On or near Market Street | 217 |
| On or near Queensway | 178 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 106 |
| On or near Friars Field | 103 |
| On or near Ford Street | 99 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stow Hill 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 | 1,122 | 24.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,047 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 1,003 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 614 | 13.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 269 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 167 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 155 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 39 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.1% |
Stow Hill has an estimated population of 6,168. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stow Hill sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stow Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.4% |
| Social rented homes | 23.9% |
| Private rented homes | 39.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.5% |
Is Stow Hill a safe place to live?
Stow Hill recorded 733.0 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 Stow Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,003).
Is crime in Stow Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stow Hill was up 29% on the year before: 4,521 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,497 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stow Hill?
Stow Hill 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 Stow Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.