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Crime in Newton

Newton had 117 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 32 Bridgend areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Bridgend area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

CF36, Bridgend · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Newton

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89.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 32Bridgend rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common52 in 3 months

Month by month

39 Mar 28 Apr 34 May 38 Jun 44 Jul 35 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Newton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5244%
public order1614%
shoplifting1311%
theft98%
criminal damage65%
vehicle crime43%
robbery43%
burglary43%

Newton against Bridgend

TypeNewton per 1,000Middle Bridgend areaChange
Violence39.637.70%
Burglary31.8–
Vehicle crime31.3–
Anti-social behaviour2.311.2–
Theft and robbery11.44–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Porthcawl104.9▲ 33%
North Cornelly100.9▲ 18%
Newton89.2▲ 16%
Pyle80.6▲ 9%
Mawdlam57.5▲ 16%
Laleston52.7▲ 27%
Ogmore-by-Sea41.5▲ 13%
See every Bridgend area ranked on the crime in Bridgend page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Newton a safe area?

Newton had about 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 32 Bridgend areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (52), followed by public order (16) and shoplifting (13).