Newport Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Newport's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crime, with the former dominating at 70% of all reported incidents. The overall crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents—98.6% below the UK average of 7.3—reflects a consistently low level of criminal activity, though the proportion of violent crime is high compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences, at seven incidents, far outpace property crimes, which numbered just one. This divergence may be attributed to seasonal factors, including the impact of dark evenings and community events like Bonfire Night, which could heighten opportunities for interpersonal disputes. The UK average for violent crime is 2.6 per 1,000, yet Newport's rate of 0.0 per 1,000 is 100% below, suggesting either highly effective local policing or a unique demographic composition that minimises violent encounters. Meanwhile, property crime remains negligible, with other theft and drug-related incidents also well below UK averages. The low crime rate, combined with the concentration of violent incidents, illustrates an area where crime is rare but, when it occurs, tends to take a more personal form. This pattern could be linked to Newport's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where community cohesion and local initiatives may play a role in reducing property crime but struggle to fully prevent interpersonal conflicts during high-risk periods.

Violent crime saw the most notable increase, rising by 40% compared to the previous month, with seven incidents reported—70% of the total. This surge, though still significantly below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), contrasts sharply with the minimal rise in property crime, which remained at just one incident. Other theft and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one, marking a stark shift in the crime mix. The dominance of violent crime over property crime suggests a seasonal influence, with factors such as Bonfire Night and extended dark evenings potentially contributing to heightened interpersonal conflicts. All crime categories in Newport are 100% below their respective UK averages, indicating a broader systemic effectiveness in crime prevention or a unique local context that mitigates criminal activity.

In November 2025, Newport's daily crime count averaged approximately zero incidents per day, reflecting an exceptionally low level of criminal activity relative to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 16,790 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of crime in the area. When scaled to the population of 167,899, this suggests that the likelihood of an individual being directly affected by crime is minimal. The local context—characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones—likely contributes to this low exposure, though seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and community events may have temporarily influenced crime patterns. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, despite the high proportion of violent incidents, highlights a unique dynamic in Newport's crime profile compared to other areas where property crime typically dominates.