Crime in Victoria, Newport: statistics, rates and trends
1,304 crimes were recorded in Victoria, Newport in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Victoria, Newport at a glance
- Crime trends in Victoria, Newport
- Types of crime in Victoria, Newport
- Victoria, Newport compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Victoria, Newport
- What happened after crimes were reported in Victoria, Newport
- Population and deprivation in Victoria, Newport
- Questions about crime in Victoria, Newport
- About this data
1,304 crimes were recorded in Victoria, Newport in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 422 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Victoria, Newport has the 665th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Victoria, Newport | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,304 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.1 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,948 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Victoria, Newport was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,866 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,226). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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 | 1,304 | 131.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,290 | 129.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,444 | 145.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,226 | 123.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,527 | 153.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,686 | 169.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,866 | 187.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,526 | 153.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,299 | 130.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 138 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 129 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 118 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Victoria, 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+73%) and burglary (+31%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-50%) and violence and sexual offences (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 422 | 42.4 | 1.24 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 221 | 22.2 | 1.45 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 13.1 | 2.65 | +73% |
| Public order | 116 | 11.7 | 1.76 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 11.4 | 1.67 | +8% |
| Other theft | 93 | 9.3 | 1.46 | +19% |
| Burglary | 55 | 5.5 | 1.56 | +31% |
| Drugs | 54 | 5.4 | 1.66 | -4% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.7 | 2.24 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.4 | 1.45 | +40% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.4 | 1.04 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.49 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Victoria, Newport
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Victoria, Newport recorded 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 32.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Victoria, Newport
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Victoria, Newport recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Victoria, Newport
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Victoria, Newport recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Victoria, Newport
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Victoria, Newport recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Victoria, Newport
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Victoria, Newport recorded 113 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 8% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Victoria, Newport
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Victoria, Newport recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Victoria, Newport
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Victoria, Newport recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Victoria, Newport
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Victoria, Newport recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Victoria, Newport
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Victoria, Newport recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Victoria, Newport
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Victoria, Newport recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Victoria, Newport
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Victoria, Newport recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Victoria, Newport
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Victoria, Newport recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Victoria, Newport
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Victoria, Newport 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Victoria, Newport
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Victoria, Newport recorded 4 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Victoria, Newport, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Victoria, Newport.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Victoria, Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Julians | 1,284 | 135.2 | +3% |
| Beechwood | 759 | 97.8 | -25% |
| Stow Hill | 4,521 | 733.0 | +459% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,282 | 211.9 | +62% |
| Shaftesbury | 729 | 137.0 | +4% |
| Lliswerry | 2,200 | 150.8 | +15% |
| Alway | 1,081 | 125.3 | -4% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 857 | 87.1 | -34% |
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 Victoria, Newport over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Duckpool Road | 81 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 78 |
| On or near Wharf Lane | 59 |
| On or near Probert Place | 49 |
| On or near Clarence Place | 45 |
| On or near Morris Street | 45 |
| On or near Prince Street | 41 |
| On or near George Street Bridge | 36 |
| On or near Sandal Wood Court | 34 |
| On or near Church Road | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Victoria, 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 | 367 | 28.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 335 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 221 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 216 | 16.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Victoria, Newport has an estimated population of 9,948. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Victoria, Newport sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Victoria, Newport |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
Is Victoria, Newport a safe place to live?
Victoria, Newport recorded 131.1 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 Victoria, Newport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 422 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (221).
Is crime in Victoria, Newport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Victoria, Newport was up 1% on the year before: 1,304 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,290 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Victoria, Newport?
Victoria, 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 Victoria, Newport. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.