Crime in Newbridge: statistics, rates and trends
573 crimes were recorded in Newbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newbridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Newbridge
- Types of crime in Newbridge
- Newbridge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newbridge
- Streets with the most crime in Newbridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newbridge
- Population and deprivation in Newbridge
- Questions about crime in Newbridge
- About this data
573 crimes were recorded in Newbridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 209 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newbridge has the 347th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newbridge | Caerphilly | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 573 | 18,746 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.5 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,701 | 176,865 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newbridge was highest in the year to July 2026 (573 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (406). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 573 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 509 | 89.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 481 | 84.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 441 | 77.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 460 | 80.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 518 | 90.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 463 | 81.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 406 | 71.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 453 | 79.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newbridge 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, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+54%) and public order (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 36.7 | 1.07 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 20.5 | 1.34 | -10% |
| Public order | 64 | 11.2 | 1.69 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 11.1 | 1.63 | +54% |
| Other theft | 34 | 6.0 | 0.93 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.7 | 0.96 | +59% |
| Other crime | 25 | 4.4 | 2.08 | +108% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.7 | 1.04 | +24% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +25% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newbridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newbridge recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newbridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newbridge recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 20.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newbridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newbridge recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newbridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newbridge recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newbridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newbridge recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newbridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newbridge recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newbridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newbridge recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newbridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newbridge recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newbridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newbridge recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newbridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newbridge recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newbridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newbridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newbridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newbridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Newbridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newbridge.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newbridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale | 334 | 61.9 | -38% |
| Abercarn | 493 | 90.6 | -10% |
| Pontllanfraith | 978 | 96.8 | -4% |
| Blackwood | 1,641 | 144.9 | +44% |
| Bargod | 991 | 122.4 | +22% |
| Abertillery | 1,546 | 141.2 | +41% |
| Ystrad Mynach | 1,277 | 113.9 | +13% |
| Risca | 1,580 | 109.8 | +9% |
2 areas within Newbridge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Newbridge had the highest rate (103.2 per 1,000) and Crumlin the lowest (77.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
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 Newbridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Cwrt Tynewydd | 28 |
| On or near Hilary Court | 23 |
| On or near Victoria Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Elm Court | 23 |
| On or near Kendon Road | 18 |
| On or near Carlyon Road | 16 |
| On or near Meredith Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Oakland Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newbridge 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 | 189 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 20.9% |
| Not recorded | 117 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 15.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
Newbridge has an estimated population of 5,701. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newbridge sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newbridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.7% |
Is Newbridge a safe place to live?
Newbridge recorded 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Newbridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Newbridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbridge was up 13% on the year before: 573 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 509 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newbridge?
Newbridge 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 Newbridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.