Safety in Newport

Newport in South East scores 46/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

2,738

Rate per 1,000

159.7

1-year trend

-0.8%

3-year trend

+6.5%

5-year trend

+18.5%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

24

Per 1,000 residents

1.4

Data last updated: 15 August 2026