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Crime in Gaer

Gaer had 370 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% below the middle Newport area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.

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

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126.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common132 in 3 months

Month by month

90 Mar 97 Apr 92 May 89 Jun 139 Jul 142 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13236%
anti-social behaviour6016%
public order4312%
criminal damage3810%
theft277%
shoplifting246%
other crime134%
burglary113%

Gaer against Newport

TypeGaer per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence4548.6▲ 32%
Burglary3.85.1▼ 8%
Vehicle crime3.15.2▼ 10%
Anti-social behaviour20.524.9▲ 36%
Theft and robbery10.97.7▲ 33%

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%
St. Woolos500.8▲ 15%
Maesglas285▲ 37%
Stow Park186.7▲ 10%
Stelvio127.2▲ 14%
Gaer126.2▲ 33%
Ridgeway74.7▲ 43%
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 Gaer a safe area?

Gaer had about 126.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Gaer?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (132), followed by anti-social behaviour (60) and public order (43).