Is NP20 Safe?
Newport, Newport (Newport)
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 NP20.
NP20 recorded 92 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 52% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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Notably safe
NP20 has 52% fewer burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
92
1.63 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
3,706
65.5 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property types in NP20
Source: Census 2021 · 23,922 households
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What this means for NP20 homeowners
Most homes in NP20 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
Neighbourhood crime detail
NP20 sits within Stow Hill. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.