Crime in Rogerstone: statistics, rates and trends
381 crimes were recorded in Rogerstone in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Rogerstone
- Questions about crime in Rogerstone
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), anti-social behaviour (83) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,254th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Rogerstone | Newport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 381 | 23,166 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.7 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,930 | 167,899 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rogerstone of any year here (381 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 381 | 42.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 540 | 60.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 568 | 63.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 429 | 48.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 443 | 49.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 482 | 54.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 576 | 64.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 439 | 49.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 452 | 50.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (64% below) and other theft (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 36 to 22 and violence and sexual offences fell from 179 to 110.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 12.3 | 34.2 | -39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 9.3 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Rogerstone.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rogerstone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risca | 1,593 | 110.7 | +160% |
| Newport (Newport) | 21,220 | 154.4 | +262% |
| Cwmbrân | 6,274 | 138.3 | +224% |
| Caerleon | 682 | 86.1 | +102% |
| Abercarn | 501 | 92.1 | +116% |
| Bedwas | 693 | 98.8 | +132% |
| Newbridge | 567 | 99.5 | +133% |
| Pontllanfraith | 986 | 97.6 | +129% |
Of the 2 areas within Rogerstone, Rogerstone North had the highest crime rate (51.0 per 1,000) and Rogerstone West the lowest (40.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogerstone North | Neighbourhood | 2,688 | 137 | 51.0 |
| Rogerstone West | Neighbourhood | 8,210 | 335 | 40.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Rogerstone over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mountain Road” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mountain Road | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Great Oaks Park | 16 |
| On or near Oak Road | 15 |
| On or near Little Oaks View | 13 |
| On or near Squires Gate | 12 |
| On or near Meadowlands Drive | 11 |
| On or near Cefn Walk | 10 |
Of the 298 crimes in Rogerstone with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Rogerstone has an estimated population of 8,930 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rogerstone average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Rogerstone | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Rogerstone a safe place to live?
Rogerstone recorded 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,254th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Rogerstone?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Rogerstone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rogerstone was down 29% on the year before: 381 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 540 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rogerstone?
About 8,930 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rogerstone?
Rogerstone 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.