Safest Places to Live in Newport 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newport (CB11) recorded the lowest crime rate in Newport, with 6 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Newport (PO33) recorded 156 crimes in the same period — more than 26x the crime count of the safest area. The 6 postcode areas analysed in Newport span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, public order is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Newport CB11
Public order
6
crimes
2
Newport SA42
Violence & sexual offences
6
crimes
3
Newport TF10
Violence & sexual offences
44
crimes
4
Newport PO32
Violence & sexual offences
80
crimes
5
Newport PO30
Violence & sexual offences
92
crimes
6
Newport PO33
Violence & sexual offences
156
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Newport PO33
Violence & sexual offences
156
crimes
2
Newport PO30
Violence & sexual offences
92
crimes
3
Newport PO32
Violence & sexual offences
80
crimes
4
Newport TF10
Violence & sexual offences
44
crimes
5
Newport SA42
Violence & sexual offences
6
crimes
6
Newport CB11
Public order
6
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Newport?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newport (CB11) is the safest area in Newport, recording 6 crimes — 91% fewer than the average across the 6 areas analysed. Public order was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Newport?

Newport (PO33) recorded the most crime in Newport in April 2026, with 156 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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