Rogerstone Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2023, Rogerstone—a built-up area within Newport—recorded 31 crimes across a population of 10,825 residents, equating to a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 people. This figure is 61.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, marking a stark contrast to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a pattern where violent and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 45.2% of all incidents, followed by public order offences (22.6%) and other theft (12.9%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal crime over property-related offences, a trend that may be influenced by the area’s urban characteristics and local demographics. Seasonal context also plays a role: as March transitions to spring, the lengthening evenings and clock changes may have contributed to shifts in crime patterns, such as increased public order incidents or altered timings for violent crimes. Despite the overall low rate, the prominence of violence and sexual offences raises questions about the underlying factors—such as community cohesion, policing presence, or social dynamics—that may be shaping this profile. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Rogerstone (1.3 per 1,000) is 53% below the UK average, a gap that could reflect effective community initiatives or lower risk factors in this specific area. However, the relatively higher rate of public order offences (9% above the UK average) indicates that certain local challenges remain, linked to the area’s built-up nature and the density of public spaces. The overall picture illustrates a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Rogerstone maintaining a crime profile that is both significantly safer than the UK average and distinct in its patterns of offending.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes making up 45.2% of total incidents—significantly higher than property crimes, which accounted for just 22.6%. This contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences typically make up a smaller proportion of total crime. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Rogerstone (1.3 per 1,000) was 53% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect local policing strategies or community dynamics. Conversely, public order offences in Rogerstone (0.7 per 1,000) were 9% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting a minor but measurable divergence in this category. For residents, the most impactful statistic may be the low rate of anti-social behaviour—71% below the UK average—which indicates that community interactions and public spaces in Rogerstone are generally less prone to disruptive incidents than in other parts of the country.

For the month of March 2023, Rogerstone recorded 31 crimes across a population of 10,825 residents, translating to a daily average of approximately one crime per day. This figure, while seemingly low, reflects a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 349 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively low crime density in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents, Rogerstone’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000 stands out as significantly lower, highlighting a safety profile that contrasts with national trends. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises this: for every 1,000 residents in Rogerstone, there are just 2.9 crimes reported, compared to the UK average of 7.6. This disparity suggests that local factors—such as community policing efforts, demographic characteristics, or geographic features—may be contributing to the area’s lower crime profile. However, the daily crime count and monthly exposure figures provide a more immediate, tangible sense of safety for residents, showing that while crime exists, its frequency is subdued compared to broader national benchmarks.