Crime in Victoria, Newport: statistics, rates and trends
1,360 crimes were recorded in Victoria, Newport in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Victoria, Newport
- Questions about crime in Victoria, Newport
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (445), anti-social behaviour (229) and vehicle crime (130) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 579th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Victoria, Newport | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,360 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.7 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,948 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Victoria, Newport peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,878 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,229). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,360 | 136.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,271 | 127.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,448 | 145.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,229 | 123.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,509 | 151.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,652 | 166.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,878 | 188.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,552 | 156.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,317 | 132.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 152 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Victoria, Newport recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate), other crime (2.3 times the national rate) and public order (86% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (74% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 80 to 130 and burglary rose from 37 to 60, while shoplifting fell from 28 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 445 | 44.7 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 229 | 23.0 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 13.1 | 5.0 | +62% |
| Public order | 123 | 12.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 12.1 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 95 | 9.5 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Burglary | 60 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +62% |
| Drugs | 50 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 48 | 4.8 | 2.1 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 2.2 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Victoria, Newport; the highest is Stow Hill (751.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Allt-yr-yn (88.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Victoria, Newport |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Julians | 1,325 | 139.5 | +2% |
| Beechwood | 771 | 99.3 | -27% |
| Stow Hill | 4,638 | 751.9 | +450% |
| Pillgwenlly | 2,303 | 213.9 | +56% |
| Shaftesbury | 763 | 143.3 | +5% |
| Lliswerry | 2,211 | 151.5 | +11% |
| Alway | 1,094 | 126.8 | -7% |
| Allt-yr-yn | 868 | 88.3 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Victoria, Newport over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Duckpool Road” (83).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Duckpool Road | 83 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 80 |
| On or near Wharf Lane | 54 |
| On or near Probert Place | 51 |
| On or near Clarence Place | 50 |
| On or near Morris Street | 50 |
| On or near George Street Bridge | 46 |
| On or near Prince Street | 42 |
| On or near Sandal Wood Court | 35 |
| On or near Church Road | 33 |
Of the 1,131 crimes in Victoria, Newport with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 229 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 373 | 33.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 233 | 20.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Victoria, Newport has an estimated population of 9,948 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (40%, against 20%), fewer retired residents (10.0%, against 21.6%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Victoria, Newport average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Victoria, Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Victoria, Newport a safe place to live?
Victoria, Newport recorded 136.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 579th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Victoria, Newport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 445 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (229).
Is crime in Victoria, Newport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Victoria, Newport was up 7% on the year before: 1,360 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,271 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Victoria, Newport?
About 9,948 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Victoria, Newport?
Victoria, Newport 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.