Gwent Police

Is Llanwern Safe?

Crime statistics for Llanwern. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 237 crimes
67 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

237 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓56.8% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 237 total crimes recorded in Llanwern

Violent Crime
98 41.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
41 17.3%
Public Order
28 11.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
21 8.9%
Other Theft
11 4.6%
Burglary
10 4.2%
Other Crime
9 3.8%
Drugs
6 2.5%
Vehicle Crime
4 1.7%
Possession of Weapons
4 1.7%
Robbery
3 1.3%
Shoplifting
2 0.8%
Theft from Person
0 0%
Bicycle Theft
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Llanwern — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Llanwern safe?

Llanwern has a CrimeRadar safety score of 67/100, rated Safe. A total of 237 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 56.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Llanwern is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Llanwern in the last 12 months?

237 crimes were recorded in Llanwern in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 56.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (549 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 98 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Llanwern?

The most common crime in Llanwern is Violent Crime, with 98 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 41.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Llanwern increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Llanwern is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 56.8% — from 549 crimes in the previous 12 months to 237 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Llanwern?

Llanwern has a safety score of 67 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Llanwern compare to the Gwent Police average?

Llanwern has a safety score of 67/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Llanwern is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Llanwern?

0% of crimes recorded in Llanwern resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gwent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Llanwern?

98 violent crimes were recorded in Llanwern in the last 12 months — representing 41.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 41 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Llanwern last updated?

The crime data for Llanwern was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Llanwern with other areas?

You can compare Llanwern with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.