Crime in Rogerstone: statistics, rates and trends
395 crimes were recorded in Rogerstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rogerstone at a glance
- Crime trends in Rogerstone
- Types of crime in Rogerstone
- Rogerstone compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Rogerstone
- Streets with the most crime in Rogerstone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rogerstone
- Population and deprivation in Rogerstone
- Questions about crime in Rogerstone
- About this data
395 crimes were recorded in Rogerstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rogerstone has the 1,243rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rogerstone | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 395 | 22,735 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 135.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,930 | 167,899 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rogerstone was highest in the year to July 2020 (565 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (395). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 395 | 44.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 559 | 62.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 536 | 60.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 442 | 49.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 436 | 48.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 491 | 55.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 565 | 63.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 443 | 49.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 438 | 49.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rogerstone 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+45%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-72%) and burglary (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 13.4 | 0.39 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 9.5 | 0.62 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -21% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +45% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.1 | 0.26 | -72% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -42% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -42% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.27 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Rogerstone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rogerstone recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rogerstone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rogerstone recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rogerstone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rogerstone recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rogerstone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rogerstone recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rogerstone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rogerstone recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rogerstone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rogerstone recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rogerstone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rogerstone recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rogerstone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rogerstone recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rogerstone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rogerstone recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rogerstone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rogerstone recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rogerstone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rogerstone recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rogerstone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rogerstone recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rogerstone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rogerstone.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risca | 1,580 | 109.8 | +148% |
| Newport (Newport) | 20,772 | 151.2 | +242% |
| Cwmbrân | 6,227 | 137.3 | +210% |
| Caerleon | 687 | 86.8 | +96% |
| Abercarn | 493 | 90.6 | +105% |
| Bedwas | 689 | 98.3 | +122% |
| Newbridge | 573 | 100.5 | +127% |
| Pontllanfraith | 978 | 96.8 | +119% |
2 areas within Rogerstone, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rogerstone North had the highest rate (55.4 per 1,000) and Rogerstone West the lowest (40.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogerstone North | Neighbourhood | 2,688 | 149 | 55.4 |
| Rogerstone West | Neighbourhood | 8,210 | 331 | 40.3 |
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 Rogerstone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mountain Road | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Oak Road | 16 |
| On or near Great Oaks Park | 15 |
| On or near Little Oaks View | 13 |
| On or near Squires Gate | 13 |
| On or near Meadowlands Drive | 12 |
| On or near Cefn Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rogerstone 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 27.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 12.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Rogerstone has an estimated population of 8,930. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rogerstone sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rogerstone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.0% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Rogerstone a safe place to live?
Rogerstone recorded 44.2 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 Rogerstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Rogerstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rogerstone was down 29% on the year before: 395 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 559 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rogerstone?
Rogerstone 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 Rogerstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.