Gwent Police

Is Shirenewton Safe?

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

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 32 crimes
87 / 100 Very Safe

Safety Score !

32 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓48.4% 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 — 32 total crimes recorded in Shirenewton

Violent Crime
11 34.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
5 15.6%
Other Theft
5 15.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
4 12.5%
Shoplifting
2 6.3%
Burglary
1 3.1%
Vehicle Crime
1 3.1%
Possession of Weapons
1 3.1%
Public Order
1 3.1%
Robbery
1 3.1%
Other Crime
0 0%
Drugs
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

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

View Shirenewton on Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shirenewton safe?

Shirenewton has a CrimeRadar safety score of 87/100, rated Very Safe. A total of 32 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 48.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Shirenewton is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

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

32 crimes were recorded in Shirenewton 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 48.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (62 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 11 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Shirenewton?

The most common crime in Shirenewton is Violent Crime, with 11 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 34.4% 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 Shirenewton increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Shirenewton is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 48.4% — from 62 crimes in the previous 12 months to 32 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Shirenewton?

Shirenewton has a safety score of 87 out of 100 (Very 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 Shirenewton compare to the Gwent Police average?

Shirenewton has a safety score of 87/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Shirenewton is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Shirenewton?

0% of crimes recorded in Shirenewton 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 Shirenewton?

11 violent crimes were recorded in Shirenewton in the last 12 months — representing 34.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 5 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 Shirenewton last updated?

The crime data for Shirenewton 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 Shirenewton with other areas?

You can compare Shirenewton 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.

Other Neighbourhoods | Gwent Police

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.