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Crime in Beechwood

Beechwood had 327 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 100.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% below the middle Newport area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

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

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100.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
38 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common134 in 3 months

Month by month

104 Mar 108 Apr 102 May 99 Jun 120 Jul 108 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13441%
anti-social behaviour5617%
criminal damage289%
public order289%
vehicle crime186%
other crime134%
burglary124%
drugs124%

Beechwood against Newport

TypeBeechwood per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence41.348.6▲ 19%
Burglary3.75.1▼ 33%
Vehicle crime5.55.2▼ 50%
Anti-social behaviour17.324.9▲ 14%
Theft and robbery4.67.7▼ 12%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ladyhill167.5▲ 24%
Maindee138.1▲ 29%
Eveswell136.5▲ 20%
Summerhill134.1▲ 26%
Lawrence Hill127.8▲ 10%
St Julians110.2▲ 24%
Beechwood100.7▲ 4%
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 Beechwood a safe area?

Beechwood had about 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 38 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Beechwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (134), followed by anti-social behaviour (56) and criminal damage (28).