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Crime in Lawrence Hill

Lawrence Hill had 326 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 127.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% below the middle Newport area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

NP19, Newport · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Lawrence Hill

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127.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common131 in 3 months

Month by month

102 Mar 102 Apr 92 May 94 Jun 111 Jul 121 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13140%
anti-social behaviour5015%
criminal damage3511%
public order299%
drugs155%
theft144%
vehicle crime144%
other crime134%

Lawrence Hill against Newport

TypeLawrence Hill per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence51.448.6▲ 19%
Burglary5.15.1▼ 13%
Vehicle crime5.55.2▼ 59%
Anti-social behaviour19.624.9▲ 39%
Theft and robbery7.17.7▼ 10%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lliswerry169.9▲ 14%
Ladyhill167.5▲ 24%
Alway165.3▲ 18%
Bishpool140.20%
Somerton132.9▲ 11%
Lawrence Hill127.8▲ 10%
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 Lawrence Hill a safe area?

Lawrence Hill had about 127.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lawrence Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (131), followed by anti-social behaviour (50) and criminal damage (35).