Crime Rate in Monmouthshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monmouthshire

The total recorded crimes in Monmouthshire, Monmouthshire in January 2025 are around 571 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monmouthshire crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Monmouthshire, encompassing approximately 92,960 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (222) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (-21.28% decrease)
  • Other theft: (52) incidents (-5.45% decrease)
Monmouthshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Priory Lane with total crimes: 20
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

Monmouthshire Police Info:

Gwent Police

Monmouthshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Park (39 crimes), and the safest, Caerwent (1 crimes), is 38 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Monmouthshire.

Similarly, the area of Abergavenny South & Crucorney (72 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Caldicot North & Caer-went (18 crimes), with a difference of 54 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Monmouthshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Park39
Pen Y Fal35
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield32
Bulwark and Thornwell31
Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon31

Safest Wards:

Caldicot Castle3
Cantref3
St Arvans3
Osbaston1
Caerwent1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Abergavenny South & Crucorney72
Abergavenny North69
Monmouth & Wyesham67
Chepstow South63
Rhaglan & Llantilio Crossenny62

Safest Areas:

Usk, Goytre & Llangybi Fawr45
Chepstow North & Trellech43
Magor & Rogiet42
Gilwern & Llanfoist39
Caldicot North & Caer-went18

Monmouthshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (222 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 234 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 94 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (236 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (119 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (265 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (99 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (275 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (94 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (301 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (129 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 260 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 120 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (504 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (204 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202416
November 202413
October 202412
September 202411
August 202413
July 202419
June 202430

A total of 512 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202531
December 202445
November 202467
October 202443
September 202459
August 202471
July 202466
June 2024130

A total of 416 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202540
December 202447
November 202446
October 202451
September 202452
August 202449
July 202445
June 202486

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 202416
November 202419
October 202421
September 202418
August 202416
July 202416
June 202422

A total of 607 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 75.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202550
December 202451
November 202465
October 202470
September 202455
August 202481
July 202493
June 2024142

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 933 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 116.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202574
December 202494
November 2024119
October 202499
September 202494
August 2024129
July 2024120
June 2024204

A total of 271 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202539
December 202439
November 202433
October 202420
September 202416
August 202434
July 202424
June 202466

A total of 239 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202524
December 202417
November 202423
October 202442
September 202419
August 202424
July 202426
June 202464

A total of 2297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 287.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 504 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025222
December 2024234
November 2024236
October 2024265
September 2024275
August 2024301
July 2024260
June 2024504

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 538 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 67.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202552
December 202455
November 202459
October 202437
September 202461
August 202463
July 202483
June 2024128

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248

High Crime Locations Monmouthshire in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Monmouthshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Priory Lane (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting7
Public order3
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
Other theft3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Park Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order3
5. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total7
Other theft5
Theft from the person1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Radstock Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1

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