Rogerstone Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rogerstone’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 51.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance reflects a consistent pattern of lower-than-national crime levels, particularly in categories such as violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31% of all incidents, a category that remains 58% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s broader social dynamics—such as community cohesion or policing efforts—may contribute to this trend. Shoplifting, however, emerged as a notable outlier, with 9 incidents (21.4% of total crimes) and a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents, 19% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be linked to local retail activity, particularly during May’s bank holidays and extended evenings, which can increase foot traffic and opportunities for theft. Anti-social behaviour, at 6 incidents (14.3% of total), remained 58% below the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to the area’s built-up character and potential community-focused interventions. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and social events—may have influenced patterns in public order offences. compared to April. Overall, the data suggests a generally safe environment, with specific vulnerabilities in shoplifting and vehicle crime that warrant targeted attention.

May 2025 marked a sharp rise in vehicle crime, with a 300% increase from 1 to 4 incidents—a figure that may partly explain the growing concern among local residents. This spike, combined with a 200% rise in shoplifting, contrasts with the 75% drop in other theft, which fell from 4 to 1 incidents. The shift in crime mix also reveals that violent crime remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 31% of all incidents, though it remained 58% below the UK average. Shoplifting’s surge to 9 cases—1.2 per 1,000 residents—placed it 19% above the UK average for this category, a deviation that may reflect local retail patterns or seasonal factors such as bank holidays. The 100% increase in robbery, though limited to a single incident, underscores the need for vigilance in specific areas. These changes, while not uniform across all crime types, highlight the dynamic nature of Rogerstone’s crime profile.

Rogerstone's crime rate in May 2025 fell by 10.6% compared to April, reflecting a continued downward trend in overall criminal activity. This decline, from 4.3 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, aligns with the area’s broader pattern of stability. On a daily basis, the 42 total crimes reported over 31 days equate to roughly one crime per day, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the local risk profile. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 258 residents highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents within the community. This is particularly notable given the area’s built-up character, where higher population density might typically correlate with higher crime rates. The comparison to the UK average further underscores Rogerstone’s safety, with its current rate 51.9% below the national figure. However, the fluctuation in specific crime categories—such as the sharp rise in vehicle crime—suggests that while the overall trend is positive, certain vulnerabilities remain.