Newport recorded 193 offences between 2 January 2025 and 1 January 2026, according to the Queensland Police Service’s Online Crime Map. The figures indicate a suburb where most incidents involved theft and property-related offences.
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The QPS heatmap shows strong concentrations of offences along Griffith Road, Endeavour Esplanade, and Condor Street near Newport Park, extending through residential areas near Nathan Road and Coolum Parade. These hotspots align with Newport’s main thoroughfares and popular recreational zones, where higher foot traffic and activity levels naturally occur.
The most common offences were other theft (excluding unlawful entry), traffic and related offences, and unlawful entry. Together, these categories dominated the year’s incident reports. Other recurring offences included unlawful use of a motor vehicle, drug offences, and property damage.
Time-of-day data shows the 10pm to 6am window recorded the highest number of offences at 94 incidents, followed by 2pm to 10pm with 68 reports. The quietest time was 6am to 2pm, with just 31 offences. This pattern indicates that Newport experiences most of its crime during evening and overnight hours.
By day of the week, Sunday and Monday were the busiest for reported incidents, while Tuesday and Wednesday saw noticeably fewer. The weekend spike may reflect increased activity around Newport’s parks and waterfront areas.
The date-range chart indicates the highest monthly totals were recorded in July with 35 offences, followed by October with 24, and August and September both recording 21 incidents. The quietest months were April with just 8 offences, June with 11, and May with 14. This mid-year surge is notable, though the reasons behind it remain unclear without further analysis.
Most incidents recorded were thefts, property offences, or vehicle-related matters typical of residential bayside suburbs. Newport’s proximity to recreational areas and its mix of permanent residents and visitors may contribute to its crime profile.
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Overall, the data presents Newport as a suburb where practical precautions, such as securing vehicles, locking homes, and being mindful of personal belongings, remain important. With 193 offences across the year, residents should stay vigilant, particularly during evening and overnight hours when most incidents occur.
Published 2-January-2026
