Dewstow crime figures: 14 offences reported in September, down 36% on August

Dewstow recorded 14 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 36% on August (22), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 9 reports, or 64% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and criminal damage and arson (1).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	9	10	−1
Anti-social behaviour	2	5	−3
Criminal damage and arson	1	0	new
Other crime	1	0	new
Public order	1	5	−4
Vehicle crime	0	1	−1
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Total	14	22	−8

Where it was reported

1. On or near Lon Dywodlyd: 5
2. On or near Willow Close: 4
3. On or near Herbert Road: 2
4. On or near Oakley Way: 1
5. On or near Castle Gardens: 1
6. On or near Brookside: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 9
• Awaiting court outcome: 2
• Local resolution: 1

Figures are from Gwent Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.