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Crime in Bishpool

Bishpool had 403 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 140.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Newport area. Crime was level on the three months before.

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

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140.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common160 in 3 months

Month by month

138 Mar 129 Apr 134 May 126 Jun 152 Jul 125 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16040%
anti-social behaviour6516%
public order5614%
criminal damage4411%
theft195%
vehicle crime133%
burglary123%
shoplifting102%

Bishpool against Newport

TypeBishpool per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence55.748.6▲ 10%
Burglary4.25.1–
Vehicle crime4.55.2▼ 41%
Anti-social behaviour22.624.9▲ 3%
Theft and robbery7.77.7▼ 21%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Coldra192.4▲ 1%
Christchurch176.80%
Ladyhill167.5▲ 24%
Alway165.3▲ 18%
Ringland150.4▼ 1%
Bishpool140.20%
Lawrence Hill127.8▲ 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 Bishpool a safe area?

Bishpool had about 140.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bishpool?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (160), followed by anti-social behaviour (65) and public order (56).