Gwent Police

Is Malpas Safe?

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

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 302 crimes
63 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

302 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓60.1% 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 — 302 total crimes recorded in Malpas

Violent Crime
112 37.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
69 22.8%
Shoplifting
34 11.3%
Public Order
23 7.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
22 7.3%
Other Theft
9 3%
Vehicle Crime
8 2.6%
Other Crime
7 2.3%
Drugs
7 2.3%
Burglary
7 2.3%
Robbery
2 0.7%
Theft from Person
1 0.3%
Possession of Weapons
1 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malpas safe?

Malpas has a CrimeRadar safety score of 63/100, rated Average. A total of 302 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 60.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Malpas are broadly in line with the UK average.

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

302 crimes were recorded in Malpas 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 60.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (757 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 112 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Malpas?

The most common crime in Malpas is Violent Crime, with 112 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 37.1% 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 Malpas increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Malpas is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 60.1% — from 757 crimes in the previous 12 months to 302 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Malpas?

Malpas has a safety score of 63 out of 100 (Average). 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 Malpas compare to the Gwent Police average?

Malpas has a safety score of 63/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Malpas 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 Malpas?

0% of crimes recorded in Malpas 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 Malpas?

112 violent crimes were recorded in Malpas in the last 12 months — representing 37.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 69 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 Malpas last updated?

The crime data for Malpas 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 Malpas with other areas?

You can compare Malpas 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.