Crime in Newport (Newport): statistics, rates and trends
20,772 crimes were recorded in Newport (Newport) in the 12 months to July 2026, 151.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newport (Newport) at a glance
- Crime trends in Newport (Newport)
- Types of crime in Newport (Newport)
- Newport (Newport) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newport (Newport)
- Streets with the most crime in Newport (Newport)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newport (Newport)
- Population and deprivation in Newport (Newport)
- Questions about crime in Newport (Newport)
- About this data
20,772 crimes were recorded in Newport (Newport) in the 12 months to July 2026, 151.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 7,097 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newport (Newport) has the 62nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newport (Newport) | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 20,772 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 151.2 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 137,405 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newport (Newport) was highest in the year to July 2024 (21,316 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (17,467). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 20,772 | 151.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 20,392 | 148.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 21,316 | 155.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 18,127 | 131.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 17,467 | 127.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 18,459 | 134.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 20,040 | 145.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 18,569 | 135.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 18,475 | 134.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 2,186 |
| June 2026 | 1,909 |
| May 2026 | 1,806 |
| April 2026 | 1,692 |
| March 2026 | 1,728 |
| February 2026 | 1,449 |
| January 2026 | 1,613 |
| December 2025 | 1,625 |
| November 2025 | 1,701 |
| October 2025 | 1,727 |
| September 2025 | 1,630 |
| August 2025 | 1,706 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newport (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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+35%) and burglary (+20%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-38%) and theft from the person (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7,097 | 51.7 | 1.51 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3,628 | 26.4 | 1.72 | +3% |
| Public order | 2,125 | 15.5 | 2.33 | -0% |
| Shoplifting | 1,971 | 14.3 | 1.73 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,701 | 12.4 | 1.83 | -10% |
| Other theft | 963 | 7.0 | 1.10 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 928 | 6.8 | 1.37 | +16% |
| Burglary | 721 | 5.2 | 1.48 | +20% |
| Drugs | 525 | 3.8 | 1.17 | -14% |
| Other crime | 503 | 3.7 | 1.73 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 233 | 1.7 | 1.75 | +35% |
| Robbery | 201 | 1.5 | 1.08 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 101 | 0.7 | 0.89 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 75 | 0.5 | 0.32 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newport (Newport)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newport (Newport) recorded 7,097 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newport (Newport)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newport (Newport) recorded 3,628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newport (Newport)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newport (Newport) recorded 2,125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newport (Newport)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newport (Newport) recorded 1,971 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newport (Newport)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newport (Newport) recorded 1,701 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newport (Newport)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newport (Newport) recorded 963 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newport (Newport)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newport (Newport) recorded 928 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newport (Newport)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newport (Newport) recorded 721 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newport (Newport)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newport (Newport) recorded 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newport (Newport)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newport (Newport) recorded 503 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newport (Newport)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newport (Newport) recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newport (Newport)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newport (Newport) recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newport (Newport)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newport (Newport) recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newport (Newport)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newport (Newport) recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Newport (Newport), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newport (Newport).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport (Newport) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerleon | 687 | 86.8 | -43% |
| Rogerstone | 395 | 44.2 | -71% |
| Cwmbrân | 6,227 | 137.3 | -9% |
| Risca | 1,580 | 109.8 | -27% |
| Undy and Magor | 397 | 62.1 | -59% |
| Abercarn | 493 | 90.6 | -40% |
| Pontypool | 2,730 | 98.5 | -35% |
| Newbridge | 573 | 100.5 | -34% |
17 areas within Newport (Newport), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stow Hill had the highest rate (733.0 per 1,000) and Graig the lowest (43.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Hill | Neighbourhood | 6,168 | 4,521 | 733.0 |
| Pillgwenlly | Neighbourhood | 10,768 | 2,282 | 211.9 |
| Ringland | Neighbourhood | 8,484 | 1,281 | 151.0 |
| Lliswerry | Neighbourhood | 14,592 | 2,200 | 150.8 |
| Bettws | Neighbourhood | 8,467 | 1,261 | 148.9 |
| Shaftesbury | Neighbourhood | 5,323 | 729 | 137.0 |
| St Julians | Neighbourhood | 9,495 | 1,284 | 135.2 |
| Victoria | Neighbourhood | 9,948 | 1,304 | 131.1 |
| Alway | Neighbourhood | 8,630 | 1,081 | 125.3 |
| Gaer | Neighbourhood | 9,333 | 939 | 100.6 |
| Beechwood | Neighbourhood | 7,764 | 759 | 97.8 |
| Tredegar Park and Marshfield | Neighbourhood | 11,994 | 1,074 | 89.5 |
| Allt-yr-yn | Neighbourhood | 9,834 | 857 | 87.1 |
| Llanwern | Neighbourhood | 5,439 | 459 | 84.4 |
| Malpas | Neighbourhood | 7,693 | 646 | 84.0 |
| Rogerstone East | Neighbourhood | 4,111 | 326 | 79.3 |
| Graig | Neighbourhood | 4,772 | 207 | 43.4 |
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 Newport (Newport) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 749 |
| On or near Parking Area | 691 |
| On or near Cambrian Road | 577 |
| On or near Supermarket | 514 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 434 |
| On or near Skinner Lane | 297 |
| On or near Griffin Street | 291 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 290 |
| On or near Gloster Street | 251 |
| On or near Market Street | 217 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newport (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 | 5,860 | 28.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 4,922 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 3,628 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 3,327 | 16.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 942 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 900 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 459 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 356 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 136 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 122 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 56 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 41 | 0.2% |
Newport (Newport) has an estimated population of 137,405. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newport (Newport) sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newport (Newport) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.3% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.1% |
Is Newport (Newport) a safe place to live?
Newport (Newport) recorded 151.2 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 Newport (Newport)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 7,097 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (3,628).
Is crime in Newport (Newport) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport (Newport) was up 2% on the year before: 20,772 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 20,392 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newport (Newport)?
Newport (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 Newport (Newport). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.