Crime in Stow Hill: statistics, rates and trends
4,638 crimes were recorded in Stow Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 751.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stow Hill
- Questions about crime in Stow Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,270), anti-social behaviour (1,033) and shoplifting (722) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 4th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Stow Hill | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,638 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 751.9 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,168 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Stow Hill of any year here (4,638 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,638 | 751.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,562 | 577.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,439 | 557.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,719 | 440.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,065 | 496.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,543 | 412.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,143 | 509.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,475 | 563.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,696 | 599.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 452 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stow Hill recorded notably more shoplifting (13.8 times the national rate), public order (12.7 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (10.9 times the national rate). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 26 to 57 and burglary rose from 110 to 182, while theft from the person fell from 49 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,270 | 205.9 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,033 | 167.5 | 15.4 | +61% |
| Shoplifting | 722 | 117.1 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Public order | 521 | 84.5 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 250 | 40.5 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 194 | 31.5 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 182 | 29.5 | 3.6 | +65% |
| Drugs | 104 | 16.9 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 15.6 | 5.0 | +43% |
| Robbery | 69 | 11.2 | 1.4 | +30% |
| Other crime | 61 | 9.9 | 2.1 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 57 | 9.2 | 1.0 | +119% |
| Bicycle theft | 42 | 6.8 | 0.8 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 6.0 | 1.7 | -24% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Stow Hill has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stow Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillgwenlly | 2,303 | 213.9 | -72% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 868 | 88.3 | -88% |
| Victoria | 1,360 | 136.7 | -82% |
| Gaer | 971 | 104.0 | -86% |
| Shaftesbury | 763 | 143.3 | -81% |
| St Julians | 1,325 | 139.5 | -81% |
| Beechwood | 771 | 99.3 | -87% |
| Lliswerry | 2,211 | 151.5 | -80% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Stow Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cambrian Road” (572).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cambrian Road | 572 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 451 |
| On or near Parking Area | 402 |
| On or near Griffin Street | 304 |
| On or near Skinner Lane | 304 |
| On or near Market Street | 222 |
| On or near Queensway | 183 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 109 |
| On or near Friars Field | 108 |
| On or near Nightclub | 104 |
Of the 3,605 crimes in Stow Hill with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,033 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,134 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,077 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 640 | 17.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 261 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 172 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 168 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 72 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 45 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Stow Hill has an estimated population of 6,168 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (40%, against 20%), more households without a car (43%, against 23%) and less home ownership (36%, against 63%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stow Hill average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stow Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (Wales) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.5% | 9.5% (Wales) |
Is Stow Hill a safe place to live?
Stow Hill recorded 751.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 4th 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 Stow Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,270 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,033).
Is crime in Stow Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stow Hill was up 30% on the year before: 4,638 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,562 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stow Hill?
About 6,168 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stow Hill?
Stow Hill 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.