Stay Safe in Newport (Monmouthshire)
Whilst Newport is a relatively safe city, like many others, crime can occur. Usually, you will encounter no problems, however at times the city centre can be slightly intimidating and conflict between locals is not an uncommon sight. Unfortunately, yobbish behaviour from many youths who are obsessed with "being hard" is on the rise in Newport. Unknown to them, this causes problems for the city's reputation and even economy.
Potential trouble is easy to spot as it is mainly caused by the stereotypical hoody wearing yob. At worst, you may be asked the time, or directions by a local, then when stopped, asked to loan someone a small amount of money (along the lines of 20p) or let them use your phone for a phonecall. A decent excuse and continued walking will get you out of this situation. It is unwise to provoke anybody who appears to be intimidating, as sadly, the type of youths described above seem to think that fighting is a recreational activity and will not think twice about starting one.
Newport's rough reputation is unfortunately very accurate at night. Non locals can find themselves extremely intimidated at night as thuggish behaviour is on the rise, the best way to avoid trouble at night in Newport is to always stay in groups, as the more yobbish kind will start a fight over something as small as accidently being bumped into. Note that in certain bars such as the Meze Lounge and Lloyds Queens Hotel you will be much safer than places such as Revolution.
Visitors should be aware that while you may be intimidated, your personal safety in Newport on the whole is not really at risk, in the unlikely event that a threatening situation occurs it is best to simply move on and avoid offending anybody. Rest assured that the problems described above lie mainly within the youths of the city, and most people you meet will be friendly!! Newport is without a doubt the roughest city in Wales... but remember we only have 5!!
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