Be Safe in Newport

In general, Newport is a safe town and crime rates arent very high. However, like any other popular tourist destination, keep your wits about you, especially when withdrawing cash from ATMs, and always use metered taxis. Pickpockets might be active in crowded places in the centre of the city. Use common sense when storing your belongings, such as not keeping wallets in back pockets, strapping handbags around the waist and never putting valuables in bum bags.

Like elsewhere throughout the nation, the tap water is clean and drinkable and there arent disease epidemics. If you do have a medical emergency during your stay, Newport has excellent medical facilities.

Safety

Newport is a safer place in terms of crime than many other cities across the United Kingdom. However, you should always be extra attentive when visiting unfamiliar localities. Some thieves are very skilled in recognising out-of-place tourists. You should leave unnecessary valuable belongings at home or locked away in the safety deposit box at your accommodation establishment. Do not leave belongings behind in vehicles and be extra cautious when you visit busy places where pickpockets might be active. The best advice is to be aware of whats going on around you.

Police: 999

Health

Like in any locality throughout Great Britain, healthcare is of a high quality. There are several good hospitals represented in the city as well as in the nearby city of Cardiff. Should you need medical services, any of the citys hospitals will be able to serve you.

Royal Gwent Hospital: +44 1633 234234
St Josephs Hospital: +44 1633 820300

Travel insurance

However many precautions you take, theft or loss or can always occur during your stay in Newport. Make sure you have sufficient travel insurance when visiting Newport in Wales so that you can enjoy your break with peace of mind. For as little as 10 per person, you can have travel insurance. Typical coverage should include: loss of valuables through theft, delayed flights, loss of baggage and accidents.