Gwent Police

Is Stow Hill Safe?

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

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 1,493 crimes
15 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,493 Crimes (last 12 months)
50% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓59.4% 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 — 1,493 total crimes recorded in Stow Hill

Violent Crime
438 29.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
303 20.3%
Shoplifting
197 13.2%
Public Order
157 10.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
119 8%
Other Theft
77 5.2%
Burglary
46 3.1%
Drugs
42 2.8%
Vehicle Crime
27 1.8%
Robbery
21 1.4%
Theft from Person
21 1.4%
Other Crime
18 1.2%
Bicycle Theft
16 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
11 0.7%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Stow Hill — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stow Hill safe?

Stow Hill has a CrimeRadar safety score of 15/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,493 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 59.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Stow Hill are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Stow Hill in the last 12 months?

1,493 crimes were recorded in Stow Hill 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 59.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (3,673 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 438 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Stow Hill?

The most common crime in Stow Hill is Violent Crime, with 438 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 29.3% 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 Stow Hill increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Stow Hill is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 59.4% — from 3,673 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,493 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Stow Hill?

Stow Hill has a safety score of 15 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 Stow Hill compare to the Gwent Police average?

Stow Hill has a safety score of 15/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Stow Hill 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 Stow Hill?

50% of crimes recorded in Stow Hill 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 Stow Hill?

438 violent crimes were recorded in Stow Hill in the last 12 months — representing 29.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 303 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 Stow Hill last updated?

The crime data for Stow Hill 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 Stow Hill with other areas?

You can compare Stow Hill 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.