Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB11 · Essex
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 5 vs 11 incidents in April 2026.
Essex recorded notably higher crime than Newport in April 2026 — 11 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4) and Violence & sexual offences (3), while Newport has more Other theft (1) and Public order (1). 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, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Essex — 5 vs 11 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Essex saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Violence & sexual offences while Newport had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 11).