West End crime figures: 10 offences reported in September, up 11% on August

West End recorded 10 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 11% on August (9), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was public order, with 4 reports, or 40% of the total, followed by shoplifting (2) and anti-social behaviour (1).

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

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Public order	4	4	0
Shoplifting	2	1	+1
Anti-social behaviour	1	1	0
Violence and sexual offences	1	1	0
Criminal damage and arson	1	2	−1
Other theft	1	0	new
Total	10	9	+1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Severn View: 4
2. On or near Station Close: 2
3. On or near Betjeman Avenue: 1
4. On or near Stafford Road: 1
5. On or near Byron Place: 1
6. On or near Old School Close: 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

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.