Newport Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 134,029 residents, 1,677 reported crimes in April 2025 equate to 12.5 crimes per 1,000 people—62.3% higher than the UK average of 7.7. This rate reflects a significant divergence from national trends, with violence and sexual offences alone accounting for 31.7% of all crimes. Anti-social behaviour (19.9%) and public order offences (9.8%) further amplified the local profile, both exceeding UK averages by over 80%. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays and spring weather—likely contributed to heightened outdoor activity, potentially intensifying interactions in public spaces. While property crime (32.7% of total) remained a concern, the dominance of violent and disorderly crimes suggests a combination of social dynamics. The town’s urban character, with its mix of commercial hubs and residential areas, may exacerbate tensions during periods of increased foot traffic. The rate of violence and sexual offences (4.0 per 1,000) was 53% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in high-risk zones. The overall picture underscores a pressing challenge for local authorities to address both immediate safety concerns and underlying factors driving crime in this densely populated built-up area.

April 2025 saw a 13.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 612 to 531, though this remains 53% above the UK average. Conversely, possession of weapons increased by 66.7% (9 to 15), and bicycle theft rose by 63.6% (11 to 18), highlighting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The category of anti-social behaviour—accounting for 19.9% of all crimes—was 88% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in managing public conduct. While shoplifting fell by 15.9% (176 to 148), the rate (1.1 per 1,000) still exceeded the UK average by 67%. A resident might find the 31.7% share of violence and sexual offences particularly concerning, as this category alone outpaced the UK average by over half. The increase in weapon possession, though relatively small in absolute terms, could signal emerging trends warranting closer attention. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of robbery (0.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.1 per 1,000) suggests some areas of the city may have lower exposure to this crime type.

The crime rate in April 2025 (12.5 per 1,000) marked a 4.6% decrease from March’s rate of 13.1, indicating a slight downward trend over the past month. However, this remains significantly higher than the UK average, with 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.7. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 56 crimes per day, equating to roughly one reported crime for every 80 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the frequency of incidents in a densely populated urban environment. When scaled to the local population, the statistics reveal a stark reality: every resident faces a 1-in-80 chance of being directly affected by a crime in April. This rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be approximately 1-in-130. The built-up nature of Newport, with its concentrated residential and commercial zones, likely amplifies the impact of crime on daily life, making these figures a critical benchmark for local authorities and residents alike.