Burglary Rates in Gaer
Newport, Wales
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Partial crime data
Gwent has published only 4 of 12 months of crime data (May 2025 to Aug 2025), so the figures below understate the true annual totals for Gaer.
Gaer recorded 12 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 60% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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12
1.34 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
392
43.6 per 1,000 residents
How does Gaer rank?
Within Newport
5 of 21 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
17th percentile
Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Gaer
Source: Census 2021 · 3,937 households
The most common property type in Gaer is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Gaer homeowners
Most homes in Gaer are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.