Newport crime figures: 6 offences reported in September, up 50% on August

Newport recorded 6 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 50% on August (4), according to the latest street-level figures published by Dyfed-Powys Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 4 reports, or 67% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (1) and public order (1).

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	4	3	+1
Public order	1	0	new
Anti-social behaviour	1	0	new
Other theft	0	1	−1
Total	6	4	+2

Where it was reported

1. On or near Parking Area: 3
2. On or near Feidr Bentick: 1
3. On or near Cysgod Y Dderwen: 1
4. On or near Bromeddyg: 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: 3
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 2

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