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Crime in Barnardtown

Barnardtown had 1,091 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 226.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 64% above the middle Newport area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

NP19, Newport · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barnardtown

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226.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common351 in 3 months

Month by month

268 Mar 298 Apr 276 May 337 Jun 361 Jul 393 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence35132%
anti-social behaviour22120%
public order13512%
shoplifting959%
criminal damage767%
vehicle crime545%
theft424%
burglary343%

Barnardtown against Newport

TypeBarnardtown per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence7348.6▲ 52%
Burglary7.15.1▲ 3%
Vehicle crime11.25.2▼ 13%
Anti-social behaviour4624.9▲ 49%
Theft and robbery15.47.7▲ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Victoria481.4▲ 19%
Shaftesbury289.5▲ 29%
Barnardtown226.9▲ 30%
East Usk193.8▲ 27%
Maindee138.1▲ 29%
Eveswell136.5▲ 20%
Summerhill134.1▲ 26%
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 Barnardtown a safe area?

Barnardtown had about 226.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barnardtown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (351), followed by anti-social behaviour (221) and public order (135).