Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP18 · Newport
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP16 · Monmouthshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Arvans has less crime — 48 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
Caerleon recorded notably higher crime than St Arvans in April 2026 — 72 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Caerleon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15) and Public order (12), while St Arvans has more Shoplifting (11) and Anti-social behaviour (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Arvans recorded fewer crimes than Caerleon — 48 vs 72 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. St Arvans is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Caerleon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while St Arvans had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Arvans recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 72).