Crime in Newent: statistics, rates and trends
426 crimes were recorded in Newent in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
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Note: Gloucestershire Police did not publish data for February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, June 2026, July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
426 crimes were recorded in Newent in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 224 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newent has the 570th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newent | Forest of Dean | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 426 | 5,082 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.7 | 56.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 5,152 | 89,753 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newent was highest in the year to July 2023 (437 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (289). Over the whole period it rose 47%, 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 | 426 | 82.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 359 | 69.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 400 | 77.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 437 | 84.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 393 | 76.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 354 | 68.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 406 | 78.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 291 | 56.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 289 | 56.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
| July 2025 | 41 |
| June 2025 | 36 |
| May 2025 | 28 |
| April 2025 | 14 |
| March 2025 | 47 |
| February 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newent 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, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+42%) and public order (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 43.5 | 1.27 | +42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 11.6 | 0.76 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.4 | 0.80 | +0% |
| Public order | 28 | 5.4 | 0.82 | +12% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +64% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.3 | 1.10 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.6 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.6 | 0.47 | +700% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.6 | 1.60 | +300% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 0.57 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newent recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 52.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newent recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newent recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newent recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newent recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newent recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newent recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newent recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newent recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newent recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newent
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newent recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newent
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newent recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Newent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newent.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury | 540 | 54.9 | -34% |
| Ross-on-Wye | 832 | 73.2 | -11% |
| Cinderford | 718 | 79.5 | -4% |
| Quedgeley and Hardwicke | 1,764 | 75.1 | -9% |
| Gloucester | 17,054 | 138.6 | +68% |
| Churchdown | 956 | 58.9 | -29% |
| Tewkesbury | 1,178 | 86.2 | +4% |
| Brockworth | 826 | 57.3 | -31% |
1 areas within Newent, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Newent & Taynton had the highest rate (71.8 per 1,000) and Newent & Taynton the lowest (71.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newent & Taynton | Neighbourhood | 7,073 | 508 | 71.8 |
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 Newent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broad Street | 25 |
| On or near Southend Lane | 19 |
| On or near Gloucester Street | 13 |
| On or near B4216 | 10 |
| On or near Blackmans Close | 9 |
| On or near Reevers Road | 8 |
| On or near Supermarket | 8 |
| On or near America Gardens | 7 |
| On or near St Bartholomews | 7 |
| On or near May Hill View | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newent 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 | 93 | 43.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 22.1% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 14.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 13.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.5% |
Newent has an estimated population of 5,152. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newent sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Newent a safe place to live?
Newent recorded 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Newent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Newent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newent was up 19% on the year before: 426 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 359 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newent?
Newent is policed by Gloucestershire. 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 Newent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.