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Crime in Caerleon

Caerleon had 771 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 123.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle Newport area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

NP18, Newport · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Caerleon

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123.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common291 in 3 months

Month by month

232 Mar 228 Apr 236 May 236 Jun 278 Jul 257 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Caerleon. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence29138%
anti-social behaviour14218%
public order10013%
criminal damage7810%
vehicle crime284%
shoplifting274%
theft263%
drugs253%

Caerleon against Newport

TypeCaerleon per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence46.548.6▲ 11%
Burglary3.75.1▼ 21%
Vehicle crime4.55.2▼ 26%
Anti-social behaviour22.724.9▲ 29%
Theft and robbery57.7▼ 31%

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%
Lawrence Hill127.8▲ 10%
Caerleon123.1▲ 11%
St Julians110.2▲ 24%
Beechwood100.7▲ 4%
Trinity View52▲ 8%
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 Caerleon a safe area?

Caerleon had about 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Caerleon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (291), followed by anti-social behaviour (142) and public order (100).