Montgomery vs Newport — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Montgomery

SY15 · Powys

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

Newport

SA42 · Pembrokeshire

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (1) in February 2026.

What the data shows

Montgomery and Newport recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 1 and 1 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Montgomery sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Newport has more Violence & sexual offences (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Montgomery or Newport safer?

Montgomery and Newport recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (1 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

What are the main differences in crime between Montgomery and Newport?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Montgomery saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Newport had more Violence & sexual offences. Total crime levels were similar.

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