Rogerstone Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 marked a continuation of Rogerstone’s consistently low crime levels, with an overall rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents—42.3% below the UK average. This figure, which reflects a built-up area within Newport, highlights the area’s position as one of the safer urban pockets in Wales. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (22.7% of total), shoplifting (18.2%), and anti-social behaviour (13.6%), with the latter two categories showing notable divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences. compared to the previous month, remain 65% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may be partly explained by the area’s compact urban layout and limited nightlife. Shoplifting, by contrast, rose sharply, likely driven by the Christmas shopping season and the presence of retail outlets in the town centre. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly compared to the UK average, possibly due to local enforcement efforts or the transient nature of the population during the holiday period. The overall crime rate, while stable, was influenced by seasonal factors: dark evenings and empty homes over the holidays may have created conditions conducive to property crime, yet the area’s rate for burglary (0.6 per 1,000) remains 94% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions. These patterns illustrate the combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and policing strategies, all of which shape the crime profile in Rogerstone.

December 2024 brought notable shifts in Rogerstone’s crime profile. Shoplifting rates doubled from 4 to 8 incidents, marking a 100% increase and placing the category 23% above the UK average. This surge may reflect the impact of Christmas shopping activity, though the rate remains relatively low compared to national trends. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences decreased by 37.5%, falling from 16 to 10 incidents—a drop that aligns with the 65% gap between the area’s rate (0.9 per 1,000) and the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 36% reduction compared to the UK average, with 6 incidents reported. Burglary rates jumped from zero to 6, a 100% increase, despite being 94% above the UK average. This anomaly may indicate targeted vulnerabilities in local property security during the holiday season. For residents, the 1-in-246 monthly exposure statistic offers a tangible measure of the area’s safety profile.

Rogerstone’s crime rate in December 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, falling by 2.4% to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where heightened police presence during holiday periods may contribute to reduced incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the consistent nature of local crime trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 246 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low level of risk for individuals living in the area. When compared to the UK average, this monthly exposure is significantly lower, illustrating Rogerstone’s position as a safer built-up area within Newport. The population context further reinforces this: with 10,825 residents, the area’s crime statistics are proportionally minimal, suggesting that community-focused initiatives or environmental factors may play a role in maintaining this safety record.