Newport vs Pencaer — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Newport

SA42 · Pembrokeshire

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Pencaer

SA64 · Pembrokeshire

16

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Shoplifting2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Newport has less crime — 1 vs 16 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Pencaer recorded substantially more crime than Newport in February 2026 — 16 incidents compared to 1, a 16.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newport or Pencaer safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Pencaer — 1 vs 16 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Newport and Pencaer?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Newport recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 10 in Pencaer. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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