Wales

Crime rate in Wales areas

Newport crime rate

North East, Wales /

Overview of Newport crime rate

Newport exhibits a high crime rating,

ranking 2nd among 25 nearby districts in terms of crime rate. In 2023, there were 21,212 reported crimes in a population of 159,587, leading to a crime rate of 132.92 per 1,000 residents, showing a 7.76% increase from the previous year.

The most common crime types in Newport are Violence and sexual offences (34.4%), Anti-social behaviour (19.4%), and Public order (12.1%), with the least common being Robbery (0.8%), Possession of weapons (0.7%), and Theft from the person (0.6%).

Out of 21 wards, those with the highest crime rates are Stow Hill (436.8), Pillgwenlly (309.0), and Lliswerry (175.1), while the safest include Rogerstone West (58.0), Bishton and Langstone (53.5), and Rogerstone North (34.2).

In terms of postcode districts within Newport, the highest crime rates are observed in NP20 (517.7), NP19 (352.8), and CF23 (144.4), with the safest being NP26 (135.8), NP10 (124.5), and CF3 (93.2).

In Newport, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 24.96% in 2020 and 4.45% in 2023, Criminal damage and arson by 2.91% in 2023, Public order by 4.16% in 2022, Shoplifting by 4.26% in 2023, Vehicle crime by 1.7% in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences by 2.38% in 2021 and 6.6% in 2022. Conversely, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 14.82% in 2021 and 14.05% in 2022, Drugs by 1.56% in 2021, Other theft by 2.12% in 2020, Public order by 4.35% in 2023, Shoplifting by 2.71% in 2020, Vehicle crime by 2.18% in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by 2.46% in 2020.

Newport crime incidents by crime type

A total of 21212 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 7303 (34.4)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 4120 (19.4)%
  • Public order – 2574 (12.1)%
  • Shoplifting – 1884 (8.9)%
  • Other theft – 1254 (5.9)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1097 (5.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 730 (3.4)%
  • Drugs – 629 (3.0)%
  • Other crime – 514 (2.4)%
  • Burglary – 470 (2.2)%
  • Bicycle theft – 189 (0.9)%
  • Robbery – 162 (0.8)%
  • Possession of weapons – 155 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 131 (0.6)%

How does Newport compare against nearby areas ?

Newport ranks 2nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Newport wards

There are 21 wards within Newport. Stow Hill, Pillgwenlly, Lliswerry has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Newport

There are 7 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Newport. Highest crime rates in NP20, NP19, CF23 .

  • NP20 – 517.7
  • NP19 – 352.8
  • CF23 – 144.4
  • NP18 – 140.5
  • NP26 – 135.8
  • NP10 – 124.5
  • CF3 – 93.2

Postcode districts in Newport

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NP1
NP10
CF23
CF3
NP9
NPT
NP6
NP19
NP18
NP20
NP26

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Pembrokeshire crime rate

North East, North West, Region, Wales /

Overview of Pembrokeshire crime rate

Crime outlook: medium.

Pembrokeshire is positioned 12th among 25 local districts for its crime levels, with 10,371 incidents reported in 2023. The region, with 123,360 residents, saw a crime rate of 84.07 per 1,000 people, a notable reduction of 23.15% from the previous year.

In Pembrokeshire, the prevalent crime types are Violence and sexual offences (46.9%), Anti-social behaviour (13.4%), and Public order (9.6%). The rarer crimes include Theft from the person (0.6%), Robbery (0.2%), and Bicycle theft (0.1%).

Among its 59 wards, the highest crime rates in Pembrokeshire are found in Haverfordwest: Castle (357.8), Tenby: South (220.5), and Pembroke Dock: Bush (220.4). The lowest crime rates are seen in Burton (Pembrokeshire) (21.0), Narberth: Rural (16.8), and Wiston (13.2).

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In Pembrokeshire, Anti-social behaviour saw a rise of 17.1% in 2020, but then experienced declines of 20.02% in 2021, 2.81% in 2022, and 2.75% in 2023. Public order crimes increased by 3.72% in 2021 and 2.91% in 2022 but fell by 4.88% in 2023. Shoplifting witnessed a slight increase of 1.57% in 2022. Violence and sexual offences rose by 7.97% in 2021 and 10.56% in 2022, however, saw a significant reduction of 12.59% in 2023. On the other hand, Criminal damage and arson and Other theft experienced decreases, notably with criminal damage and arson dropping by 2.3% in 2023 and other theft by 1.75% in 2020.

Pembrokeshire crime incidents by crime type

A total of 10371 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4859 (46.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1386 (13.4)%
  • Public order – 995 (9.6)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 965 (9.3)%
  • Other theft – 621 (6.0)%
  • Drugs – 402 (3.9)%
  • Shoplifting – 401 (3.9)%
  • Burglary – 303 (2.9)%
  • Other crime – 153 (1.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 126 (1.2)%
  • Possession of weapons – 73 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 61 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 16 (0.2)%
  • Bicycle theft – 10 (0.1)%

How does Pembrokeshire compare against nearby areas ?

Pembrokeshire ranks 12th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Pembrokeshire wards

There are 59 wards within Pembrokeshire. Haverfordwest: Castle, Tenby: South, Pembroke Dock: Bush has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 59 wards from high crime rate to low.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Pembrokeshire

There are 22 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Pembrokeshire. Highest crime rates in SA61, SA72, SA73 .

  • SA61 – 158.0
  • SA72 – 132.9
  • SA73 – 115.7
  • SA70 – 98.1
  • SA43 – 90.5
  • SA65 – 85.6
  • SA71 – 79.1
  • SA7 – 74.2
  • SA64 – 69.0
  • SA41 – 61.1
  • SA67 – 50.6
  • SA44 – 43.6
  • SA69 – 43.3
  • SA62 – 41.3
  • SA34 – 41.1
  • SA68 – 33.7
  • SA37 – 30.7
  • SA42 – 29.5
  • SA36 – 25.4
  • SA63 – 24.3
  • SA66 – 23.0
  • SA35 – 13.5

Postcode districts in Pembrokeshire

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SA73
SA72
SA67
SA68
SA69
SA70
SA71
SA61
SA66
SA62
SA41
SA64
SA65
SA63
SA7
SA34
SA35
SA37
SA36
SA42
SA43
SA44

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Blaenau Gwent crime rate

North East, Wales /

Overview of Blaenau Gwent crime rate

With a high crime rating, Blaenau Gwent is placed 4th in crime rates among 25 nearby districts. In 2023, the area reported 8,750 crimes, with a population of 66,904, reflecting a crime rate of 130.78 per 1,000 people—an increase of 6.66% from the previous year.
The most prevalent crimes were Violence and sexual offences (40.5%), Anti-social behaviour (21.8%), and Public order (13.7%), with the least occurring being Bicycle theft, Robbery, and Theft from the person, all at 0.3%.
Out of 14 wards in Blaenau Gwent, Tredegar (200.8), Ebbw Vale South (192.3), and Abertillery and Six Bells (158.9) had the highest crime figures. Conversely, the lowest rates were seen in Llanhilleth (95.6), Cwm (77.5), and Georgetown (65.1).
In postcode district terms, NP22 (295.4), NP24 (283.2), and NP13 (256.8) had the highest crime rates, while the same NP13, NP23 (247.2), and NP11 (185.9) were also noted, showing a range of crime rates within the districts.
Blaenau Gwent saw a substantial increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, with another rise in 2023, and significant increases in Public order and Violence and sexual offences in the following years. Criminal damage and arson also saw an increase in 2023. Despite these rises, there were considerable decreases in Anti-social behaviour in 2021 and 2022, along with reductions in Other theft, Public order, Shoplifting, and Vehicle crime in 2020. A decline in Public order was noted in 2023 as well.

Blaenau Gwent crime incidents by crime type

A total of 8750 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3545 (40.5)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1904 (21.8)%
  • Public order – 1195 (13.7)%
  • Other theft – 423 (4.8)%
  • Vehicle crime – 358 (4.1)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 344 (3.9)%
  • Shoplifting – 338 (3.9)%
  • Other crime – 189 (2.2)%
  • Burglary – 182 (2.1)%
  • Drugs – 138 (1.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 57 (0.7)%
  • Bicycle theft – 28 (0.3)%
  • Robbery – 26 (0.3)%
  • Theft from the person – 23 (0.3)%

How does Blaenau Gwent compare against nearby areas ?

Blaenau Gwent ranks 4th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Blaenau Gwent wards

There are 14 wards within Blaenau Gwent. Tredegar, Ebbw Vale South, Abertillery and Six Bells has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Blaenau Gwent

There are 5 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Blaenau Gwent. Highest crime rates in NP22, NP24, NP13 .

  • NP22 – 295.4
  • NP24 – 283.2
  • NP13 – 256.8
  • NP23 – 247.2
  • NP11 – 185.9

Postcode districts in Blaenau Gwent

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NP22
NP23
NP3
NP1
NP2
NP13
NP11
NP24

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Powys crime rate

Wales /

Overview of Powys crime rate

Powys enjoys a low crime rating,

positioned 23rd among 25 surrounding districts in crime rate. The year 2023 saw 9,076 criminal incidents reported. With a population of 133,169, this results in a crime rate of 68.15 incidents per 1,000 residents, marking a 20.06% reduction from the previous year.

The most prevalent crimes in Powys were Violence and sexual offences (44.9%), Anti-social behaviour (14.2%), and Public order (11.4%), with the least frequent being Theft from the person (0.4%), Bicycle theft (0.4%), Robbery (0.2%).

Spanning 60 wards, the areas with the highest crime rates include Newtown East (335.4), Llandrindod South (223.8), Welshpool Castle (222.0). In contrast, the safest wards are Rhiwcynon (17.9), Llandysilio (17.3), Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew (16.3).

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In Powys, Anti-social behaviour saw a rise of 8.72% in 2020, followed by declines of 13.13% in 2021 and 1.60% in 2022. Public order offenses increased by 1.54% in 2020 and 4.16% in 2021 but fell by 2.45% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences saw significant increases of 9.90% in 2021 and 6.60% in 2022, before a decrease of 9.56% in 2023. Criminal damage and arson increased by 1.63% in 2021, but experienced a decrease of 2.39% in 2023.

Powys crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9076 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4071 (44.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1286 (14.2)%
  • Public order – 1038 (11.4)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 781 (8.6)%
  • Other theft – 561 (6.2)%
  • Drugs – 300 (3.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 288 (3.2)%
  • Burglary – 276 (3.0)%
  • Other crime – 185 (2.0)%
  • Vehicle crime – 124 (1.4)%
  • Possession of weapons – 75 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 38 (0.4)%
  • Bicycle theft – 35 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 18 (0.2)%

How does Powys compare against nearby areas ?

Powys ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Powys wards

There are 60 wards within Powys. Newtown East, Llandrindod South, Welshpool Castle has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Powys

There are 30 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Powys. Highest crime rates in LD1, SY16, CF48 .

  • LD1 – 127.4
  • SY16 – 125.7
  • CF48 – 118.4
  • CF44 – 112.9
  • SY23 – 98.2
  • SA11 – 95.1
  • NP7 – 79.0
  • LD3 – 66.5
  • LD5 – 65.9
  • SA9 – 64.7
  • SA10 – 64.3
  • SY21 – 63.5
  • LD6 – 59.2
  • LD7 – 55.1
  • LD8 – 51.0
  • SY20 – 50.7
  • HR5 – 49.5
  • SY7 – 48.1
  • LD2 – 47.3
  • NP8 – 47.0
  • SY5 – 45.2
  • SY22 – 37.7
  • SY18 – 37.2
  • HR3 – 36.3
  • SY15 – 35.7
  • SY9 – 33.7
  • SY10 – 33.4
  • SY17 – 29.7
  • SY19 – 25.4
  • LD4 – 20.0

Postcode districts in Powys

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HR3
SY5
SY21
SY22
SY20
SY10
SY17
SY16
SY18
SY19
SY15
SA9
CF44
NP8
SA10
SA11
LD2
LD3
LD7
LD8
SY7
CF48
HR5
SY23
LD4
LD5
LD6
NP7
SY9
LD1

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Bridgend crime rate

North East, Wales /

Overview of Bridgend crime rate

Bridgend is marked with a medium crime rating, securing the 11th spot among 25 neighboring boroughs/local administrative districts in terms of crime frequency. The year 2023 saw 13005 criminal incidents, with the locality housing 145488 inhabitants. This results in a crime rate of 89.39 incidents per 1000 people, marking a 14.4% uptick from the preceding year.

In Bridgend, the predominant crime types are Violence and sexual offences (38.2%), Anti-social behaviour (15.7%), and Public order (12.0%). The least common crimes are Possession of weapons (0.6%), Bicycle theft (0.5%), and Robbery (0.3%).

Among Bridgend’s 28 wards, Bridgend Central (187.1), Oldcastle (158.8), and Porthcawl East Central (147.0) report the highest crime figures. Conversely, Newton (Bridgend) (32.4), Rest Bay (22.5), and Nottage (20.7) boast the lowest crime rates.

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In Bridgend, there was a significant increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, along with rises in Shoplifting and Violence and sexual offences in 2023. However, the area experienced notable decreases in Anti-social behaviour in 2021 and 2022, along with a reduction in Other theft in 2020. A decline in Violence and sexual offences was also observed in 2020.

Bridgend crime incidents by crime type

A total of 13005 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4964 (38.2)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2048 (15.7)%
  • Public order – 1567 (12.0)%
  • Shoplifting – 1100 (8.5)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 978 (7.5)%
  • Other theft – 747 (5.7)%
  • Other crime – 427 (3.3)%
  • Vehicle crime – 338 (2.6)%
  • Drugs – 303 (2.3)%
  • Burglary – 283 (2.2)%
  • Theft from the person – 74 (0.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 74 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 65 (0.5)%
  • Robbery – 37 (0.3)%

How does Bridgend compare against nearby areas ?

Bridgend ranks 11th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Bridgend

There are 8 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Bridgend. Highest crime rates in CF72, CF34, CF31 .

  • CF72 – 124.7
  • CF34 – 119.1
  • CF31 – 101.6
  • CF39 – 82.9
  • CF33 – 82.2
  • CF36 – 75.7
  • CF32 – 74.6
  • CF35 – 62.4

Postcode districts in Bridgend

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CF32
CF33
CF34
CF31
CF35
CF36
CF39
CF72
CF7

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