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Crime in Maesglas

Maesglas had 375 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 285 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 106% above the middle Newport area. Crime was up 37% on the three months before.

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

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285crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+37%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common119 in 3 months

Month by month

96 Mar 80 Apr 98 May 116 Jun 120 Jul 139 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11932%
shoplifting6016%
anti-social behaviour4913%
public order4512%
criminal damage3610%
theft246%
other crime154%
burglary123%

Maesglas against Newport

TypeMaesglas per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence90.448.6▲ 37%
Burglary9.15.1▼ 8%
Vehicle crime4.65.2–
Anti-social behaviour37.224.9▲ 53%
Theft and robbery19.87.7▲ 44%

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%
Duffryn177.4▲ 30%
Stelvio127.2▲ 14%
Gaer126.2▲ 33%
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 Maesglas a safe area?

Maesglas had about 285 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Maesglas?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (119), followed by shoplifting (60) and anti-social behaviour (49).