Beechwood Crime Overview
Beechwood is the third safest small town in Gwent, and is the 25th safest overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Beechwood in 2020 was 32 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 125% lower than the Gwent rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Beechwood is the 141st safest small town, and the 5,451st safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2019, Beechwood was the worst small town in Gwent for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.26 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Beechwood are violence and sexual offences, with 114 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 15. This is 1.8% lower than 2019's figure of 116 offences and a difference of 0.26 from 2019's crime rate of 15. Beechwood's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Beechwood to other towns and cities
See how Beechwood shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Beechwood and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Beechwood Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Beechwood This Year
| Beechwood | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 179 | 23.01 | 23,954 | 40.30 | 75% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.39 | 286 | 0.48 | 23% safer |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.34 | 2,221 | 3.74 | 12% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 9 | 1.16 | 1,326 | 2.23 | 92% safer |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.03 | 1,770 | 2.98 | 189% safer |
| Other Crime | 9 | 1.16 | 1,426 | 2.40 | 107% safer |
| Other Theft | 23 | 2.96 | 3,317 | 5.58 | 89% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.13 | 257 | 0.43 | 231% safer |
| Public Order | 39 | 5.01 | 7,957 | 13.39 | 167% safer |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.13 | 2,424 | 4.08 | 3038% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.26 | 222 | 0.37 | 42% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 16 | 2.06 | 2,500 | 4.21 | 104% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 114 | 14.65 | 19,207 | 32.31 | 121% safer |
Crime in Beechwood Compared To Gwent
Beechwood Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogerstone | 311 | 27.50 | 17% safer |
| Malpas | 238 | 30.36 | 6% safer |
| Beechwood | 251 | 32.27 | - |
| St. Julians | 295 | 33.95 | 4.9% more dangerous |
| Alway | 308 | 35.11 | 8% more dangerous |
| Allt-yr-yn | 353 | 38.36 | 16% more dangerous |
| Caerleon | 326 | 41.90 | 23% more dangerous |
| Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn | 576 | 45.58 | 29% more dangerous |
Beechwood Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 13 | 8 | 9 | 23 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.13 | 0.51 | 0.26 | 0.39 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 1.9 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 3.3 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.90 | 0.51 | 1.0 | 1.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.51 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 2.6 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.26 | - | 0.39 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.0 | 3.7 | 6 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | - | 0.13 | 0.26 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.26 | 0.13 | 0.26 | 0.26 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.9 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | Getting worse |
Changes In Beechwood's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Beechwood to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Beechwood | 32.27 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 52% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 58% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 61% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 62% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 63% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 67% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 69% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 70% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 76% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 76% more dangerous |
Crime in Beechwood's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood | 392 | 64 | Second |
| Maendy | 785 | 98 | First |
Crime in Beechwood During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Beechwood change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Beechwood saw a 2,050% increase in anti-social behaviour. Beechwood saw a large fall in burglary during November, when it fell by 75% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +1,200% | +2,050% | +925% | +140% | +14% | -36% | -17% | +50% | - | +180% |
| Burglary | +60% | - | +200% | -67% | - | - | -67% | -50% | -75% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | -67% | -50% | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Other Theft | -50% | -50% | - | -50% | - | - | +67% | - | -25% | -75% |
| Public Order | -33% | -67% | +75% | -71% | -33% | - | +400% | - | -50% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -33% | - | +67% | - | -75% | -50% | -75% | - | -75% | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -61% | +43% | +120% | +50% | +45% | +50% | -59% | +25% | +50% | -64% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Beechwood
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Beechwood's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021