Rogerstone Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2024, Rogerstone recorded 44 crimes across a population of 10,825 residents, equating to a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 individuals. This figure is 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area in a relatively safer position compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29.6% of all reported incidents (13 cases). This was followed by violence and sexual offences (25.0%) and other theft (13.6%). The distribution of crime types suggests a focus on non-violent, community-level issues, with property-related crimes making up nearly 60% of the total. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as March marks the transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing potentially influencing both criminal activity and community engagement. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, may be exacerbated by the social dynamics of a built-up area within Newport, where higher population density and shared spaces could contribute to such incidents. Meanwhile, the significantly lower rates of violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average (63% below) indicate that severe crimes are less common here, though the reasons for this disparity remain speculative. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between routine local challenges and broader national trends, with the area's specific characteristics shaping the nature and frequency of reported incidents.

March 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft increasing by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and criminal damage and arson doubling (from 1 to 2). These spikes contrast with notable declines in vehicle crime (down 66.7%), shoplifting (down 57.1%), and violence and sexual offences (down 8.3%). The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on property-related offences, which now constitute 59% of all reported incidents (14 property crimes vs 11 violent crimes). Anti-social behaviour remains the most common category, contributing 29.6% of the total.2 per 1,000 is only 3% above the UK average. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences in Rogerstone are 63% below the UK rate of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a lower prevalence of severe crimes compared to the national context. Residents might find the 200% increase in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential shift in criminal activity that could warrant local awareness.

Rogerstone's March 2024 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with the transition into spring, when increased daylight hours and warmer temperatures may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur locally. When scaled to the population of 10,825, this translates to one reported crime for every 246 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric offers a broader perspective on the likelihood of encountering crime in the area, though it remains distinct from daily patterns. The population-scaled context underscores that, while crime is present, its frequency is lower than the UK average, which stands at 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This contrast highlights the relative safety of Rogerstone compared to the national picture, even as local factors continue to shape crime trends.