Llanwern crime figures: 40 offences reported in September, down 27% on August

Llanwern recorded 40 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 27% on August (55), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 20 reports, or 50% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (10) and criminal damage and arson (2).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour and off-road bikes as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	20	12	+8
Anti-social behaviour	10	17	−7
Other theft	2	4	−2
Public order	2	8	−6
Other crime	2	1	+1
Criminal damage and arson	2	11	−9
Bicycle theft	1	0	new
Vehicle crime	1	0	new
Burglary	0	2	−2
Total	40	55	−15

Where it was reported

1. On or near Spencer Way: 6
2. On or near Hawthorn Close: 3
3. On or near Billet Close: 3
4. On or near The Cedars: 3
5. On or near Motherwell Court: 2
6. On or near Anchorage Close: 2

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: 23
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 3
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 3
• Awaiting court outcome: 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.