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Crime in Woodlands

Woodlands had 147 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 132.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 30th of 49 Newport areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Newport area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

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

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132.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
30 of 49Newport rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common54 in 3 months

Month by month

49 Mar 41 Apr 25 May 40 Jun 49 Jul 58 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5437%
anti-social behaviour2014%
public order1913%
criminal damage1510%
shoplifting96%
burglary75%
other crime75%
drugs64%

Woodlands against Newport

TypeWoodlands per 1,000Middle Newport areaChange
Violence48.648.6▲ 17%
Burglary6.35.1–
Vehicle crime4.55.2–
Anti-social behaviour1824.9▲ 33%
Theft and robbery4.57.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bettws194.8▲ 46%
Crindau187.8▲ 25%
Malpas Court164.6▲ 9%
Woodlands132.2▲ 28%
Malpas109.1▲ 32%
Malpas Park96.3▲ 23%
Trinity View52▲ 8%
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 Woodlands a safe area?

Woodlands had about 132.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 30 of 49 Newport areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woodlands?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (54), followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and public order (19).