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Crime in Pillgwenlly

Pillgwenlly had 1,147 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 344.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 149% above the middle Newport area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

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

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344.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common351 in 3 months

Month by month

307 Mar 311 Apr 341 May 405 Jun 352 Jul 390 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence35131%
anti-social behaviour25522%
public order13512%
shoplifting938%
criminal damage686%
theft575%
burglary514%
vehicle crime464%

Pillgwenlly against Newport

TypePillgwenlly per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence105.448.6▲ 21%
Burglary15.35.1▲ 50%
Vehicle crime13.85.2▲ 24%
Anti-social behaviour76.624.9▲ 27%
Theft and robbery25.57.7▲ 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%
Baneswell519.1▲ 17%
St. Woolos500.8▲ 15%
Victoria481.4▲ 19%
Pillgwenlly344.5▲ 20%
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 Pillgwenlly a safe area?

Pillgwenlly had about 344.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pillgwenlly?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (351), followed by anti-social behaviour (255) and public order (135).