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Crime in Newport

Newport had 3,951 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 220 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% above the middle Newport area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

NP20, Newport · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Newport

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220crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1241 in 3 months

Month by month

1076 Mar 1116 Apr 1117 May 1231 Jun 1329 Jul 1391 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,24131%
anti-social behaviour83021%
public order45311%
shoplifting38810%
criminal damage2877%
theft1694%
vehicle crime1484%
burglary1434%

Newport against Newport

TypeNewport per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence69.148.6▲ 25%
Burglary85.1▲ 8%
Vehicle crime8.25.2▼ 20%
Anti-social behaviour46.224.9▲ 30%
Theft and robbery14.17.7▲ 9%

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%
Baneswell519.1▲ 17%
St. Woolos500.8▲ 15%
Victoria481.4▲ 19%
Barnardtown226.9▲ 30%
Newport220▲ 19%
Stow Park186.7▲ 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 Newport a safe area?

Newport had about 220 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newport?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1241), followed by anti-social behaviour (830) and public order (453).