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Shirenewton crime figures: 5 offences reported in September, down 29% on August
Anti-social behaviour was the most-reported category in Shirenewton in September 2026.
Shirenewton recorded 5 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 29% on August (7), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.
The most commonly reported category was anti-social behaviour, with 1 reports, or 20% of the total, followed by drugs (1) and other theft (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 | 1 | 3 | −2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 3 | −2 |
| Drugs | 1 | 0 | new |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 | new |
| Public order | 1 | 0 | new |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Total | 5 | 7 | −2 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Hayesgate Lane: 1
- On or near Stepaside: 1
- On or near The Green: 1
- On or near Mathern Road: 1
- On or near Bishops Mead: 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: 4
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.
Ends
Source: Gwent Police via data.police.uk / Open Government Licence v3.0. Spotted a mistake? See corrections and removals.