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Crime in Stow Hill

Stow Hill had 1,789 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 630.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 356% above the middle Newport area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

NP20, Newport · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Stow Hill

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630.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common520 in 3 months

Month by month

525 Mar 498 Apr 521 May 578 Jun 621 Jul 590 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence52029%
anti-social behaviour44525%
public order22613%
shoplifting1599%
criminal damage1046%
theft764%
burglary734%
vehicle crime493%

Stow Hill against Newport

TypeStow Hill per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence183.248.6▲ 21%
Burglary25.75.1▲ 4%
Vehicle crime17.35.2▼ 17%
Anti-social behaviour156.724.9▲ 18%
Theft and robbery46.57.7▲ 17%

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 Stow Hill a safe area?

Stow Hill had about 630.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stow Hill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (520), followed by anti-social behaviour (445) and public order (226).