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Crime in Victoria

Victoria had 1,979 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 481.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 249% above the middle Newport area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

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

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481.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common566 in 3 months

Month by month

560 Mar 563 Apr 541 May 641 Jun 649 Jul 689 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence56629%
anti-social behaviour44522%
public order23612%
shoplifting22511%
criminal damage1176%
theft814%
burglary804%
vehicle crime734%

Victoria against Newport

TypeVictoria per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence137.748.6▲ 23%
Burglary19.55.1▲ 21%
Vehicle crime17.85.2▼ 8%
Anti-social behaviour108.224.9▲ 31%
Theft and robbery33.87.7▲ 13%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Baneswell519.1▲ 17%
Victoria481.4▲ 19%
Barnardtown226.9▲ 30%
Newport220▲ 19%
East Usk193.8▲ 27%
Maindee138.1▲ 29%
Eveswell136.5▲ 20%
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 Victoria a safe area?

Victoria had about 481.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Victoria?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (566), followed by anti-social behaviour (445) and public order (236).