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Crime in Summerhill

Summerhill had 690 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 134.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Newport area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

NP19, Newport · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Summerhill

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134.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common232 in 3 months

Month by month

173 Mar 188 Apr 186 May 204 Jun 243 Jul 243 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence23234%
anti-social behaviour12819%
shoplifting7511%
public order659%
criminal damage528%
vehicle crime406%
theft223%
drugs213%

Summerhill against Newport

TypeSummerhill per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence45.148.6▲ 52%
Burglary3.95.10%
Vehicle crime7.85.2▼ 13%
Anti-social behaviour24.924.9▲ 58%
Theft and robbery6.47.7▼ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barnardtown226.9▲ 30%
East Usk193.8▲ 27%
Maindee138.1▲ 29%
Eveswell136.5▲ 20%
Summerhill134.1▲ 26%
St Julians110.2▲ 24%
Beechwood100.7▲ 4%
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 Summerhill a safe area?

Summerhill had about 134.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Summerhill?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (232), followed by anti-social behaviour (128) and shoplifting (75).