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Crime in Baneswell

Baneswell had 1,896 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 519.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 276% above the middle Newport area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

NP20, Newport · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Baneswell

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519.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common555 in 3 months

Month by month

564 Mar 545 Apr 518 May 589 Jun 657 Jul 650 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Baneswell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence55529%
anti-social behaviour45924%
public order24613%
shoplifting1659%
criminal damage1126%
theft814%
burglary794%
vehicle crime513%

Baneswell against Newport

TypeBaneswell per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence15248.6▲ 24%
Burglary21.65.1▲ 7%
Vehicle crime145.2▼ 28%
Anti-social behaviour125.724.9▲ 22%
Theft and robbery38.67.7▲ 15%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stow Hill630.2▲ 16%
Baneswell519.1▲ 17%
St. Woolos500.8▲ 15%
Victoria481.4▲ 19%
Pillgwenlly344.5▲ 20%
Newport220▲ 19%
Stow Park186.7▲ 10%
See every Newport area ranked on the crime in Newport page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Baneswell a safe area?

Baneswell had about 519.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Baneswell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (555), followed by anti-social behaviour (459) and public order (246).