{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-kingdom/newport","updatedAt":"2026-09-19T00:07:20.524Z","place":{"city":"Newport","country":"United Kingdom","countryCode":"GB","lat":51.58774,"lon":-2.99835},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.65,"caps":[],"databaseScore":85,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors generally report feeling safe during the day and in well-lit areas, with concerns mainly focused on petty theft in crowded spots rather than personal safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":79,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":84,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":80,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":96,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Wed, 09 Sep 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.gbr.html"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution","updated":"2026-09-09T10:13:48.140000-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-kingdom"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":1.11868407522333,"display":"1.1 / 100k","year":"2021","score":93,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.014391181084231583,"display":"0.01 / million","year":"2021","score":98,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":2.4,"display":"2.4 / 100k","year":"2021","score":95,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":70.2964669,"display":"70/100","year":"2024","score":70,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":78.8208235,"display":"79/100","year":"2024","score":79,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":78.4145814,"display":"78/100","year":"2024","score":78,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":74.3798903,"display":"74/100","year":"2024","score":74,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":78.6971573,"display":"79/100","year":"2024","score":79,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":79.6131796,"display":"80/100","year":"2024","score":80,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":161506,"display":"162k residents","year":null,"score":84,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":49.2,"display":"49.2 / 100","year":null,"score":55,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":10.33,"display":"10.33 / 100k","year":"2025","score":26,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":39,"display":"US AQI 39 · Good","year":null,"score":92,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":13,"display":"13 within 15 km · nearest ~0.8 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":23,"display":"September: highs ~23°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Newport is generally safe for visitors with low violent crime risk, though pickpocketing occurs in busy areas and normal precautions are advised.","summary":"Newport benefits from low homicide and terrorism risk, strong healthcare access, and good air quality, but visitors should be approached with standard UK-wide caution due to persistent terrorism advisories. Petty theft, particularly pickpocketing, is the primary concern for tourists in crowded areas like the city centre and transport hubs. Visitor sentiment remains positive during daylight hours, with safety dropping slightly after dark in isolated spots.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare and typically not targeted at visitors; incidents usually occur late at night in isolated areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in busy zones like Newport city centre, bus station, and markets — especially during weekends and events."},"safeAreas":["Stow Hill","Gaer","Alway"],"avoidAreas":["Ringland (high theft and violence risk, especially at night)"],"scams":["Fake ticket sellers near events and attractions","Overpriced minicabs or unlicensed taxis","Distraction thefts in markets and busy streets"],"zones":[{"name":"City Centre","level":"caution","note":"Petty theft and pickpocketing reported in busy areas like markets and bus station, especially weekends."},{"name":"Stow Hill","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with low crime; well-lit and popular with students and professionals."},{"name":"Bettws","level":"caution","note":"Higher incidence of anti-social behaviour and theft; avoid isolated areas after dark."},{"name":"Gaer","level":"safe","note":"Quiet suburb with good community policing and low violent crime reports."},{"name":"Ringland","level":"avoid","note":"Consistently high crime risk for theft and violence; exercise caution, particularly at night."},{"name":"Alway","level":"safe","note":"Family-friendly area with strong local amenities and minimal reported incidents."},{"name":"Lliswerry","level":"caution","note":"Mixed safety; some zones see drug-related activity and vandalism—stay alert after dark."},{"name":"Pillgwenlly","level":"caution","note":"Dockside area with occasional public disorder; avoid poorly lit streets late at night."}]}}