Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA42 · Pembrokeshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY13 · Shropshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 6 vs 7 incidents in April 2026.
Whitchurch Rural saw somewhat more crime than Newport in April 2026 (7 vs 6 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Whitchurch Rural has more Burglary (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 Whitchurch Rural — 6 vs 7 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newport saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 7).