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Crime in St. Woolos

St. Woolos had 1,862 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 500.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 263% above the middle Newport area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

NP20, Newport · within 0.6 miles of the middle of St. Woolos

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500.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common540 in 3 months

Month by month

544 Mar 520 Apr 554 May 612 Jun 634 Jul 616 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence54029%
anti-social behaviour45424%
public order23313%
shoplifting1649%
criminal damage1146%
burglary824%
theft804%
vehicle crime503%

St. Woolos against Newport

TypeSt. Woolos per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence145.248.6▲ 21%
Burglary22.15.1▲ 15%
Vehicle crime13.45.2▼ 22%
Anti-social behaviour122.124.9▲ 16%
Theft and robbery36.37.7▲ 14%

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%
Pillgwenlly344.5▲ 20%
Newport220▲ 19%
Stow Park186.7▲ 10%
Stelvio127.2▲ 14%
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 St. Woolos a safe area?

St. Woolos had about 500.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in St. Woolos?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (540), followed by anti-social behaviour (454) and public order (233).