Crime Rate in Monmouthshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monmouthshire

The total recorded crimes in Monmouthshire, UK in May 2025 are around 627 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monmouthshire crime rate of 6.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (235) incidents (-3.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (126) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Public order: (52) incidents (-28.77% decrease)
Monmouthshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newport Road with total crimes: 13
  • Bersondy with total crimes: 9
  • St Thomas'S Square with total crimes: 8

Monmouthshire Police Info:

Gwent Police

Monmouthshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Chepstow Castle and Larkfield (51 crimes), and the safest, Osbaston (2 crimes), is 49 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Monmouthshire.

Similarly, the area of Abergavenny South & Crucorney (86 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Caldicot North & Caer-went (30 crimes), with a difference of 56 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Monmouthshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield51
Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon42
Gobion Fawr30
Dewstow29
Pen Y Fal29

Safest Wards:

Caldicot Castle6
Llantilio Crossenny3
Caerwent3
St Arvans2
Osbaston2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Abergavenny South & Crucorney86
Caldicot South83
Monmouth & Wyesham76
Chepstow South76
Gilwern & Llanfoist65

Safest Areas:

Chepstow North & Trellech45
Magor & Rogiet44
Rhaglan & Llantilio Crossenny43
Usk, Goytre & Llangybi Fawr33
Caldicot North & Caer-went30

Monmouthshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (235 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (126 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (244 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (114 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (237 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (147 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 664 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202573
March 202574
January 202550
December 202451
November 202465
October 202470
September 202455
August 202481
July 202493

A total of 163 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202528
January 202515
December 202416
November 202413
October 202412
September 202411
August 202413
July 202419

A total of 168 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202519
January 20258
December 202416
November 202419
October 202421
September 202418
August 202416
July 202416

A total of 292 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202537
March 202525
January 202539
December 202439
November 202433
October 202420
September 202416
August 202434
July 202424

A total of 2511 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 228.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 301 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025235
April 2025244
March 2025237
February 20252
January 2025222
December 2024234
November 2024236
October 2024265
September 2024275
August 2024301
July 2024260

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20243
July 20247

A total of 430 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202538
March 202541
January 202540
December 202447
November 202446
October 202451
September 202452
August 202449
July 202445

A total of 1116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025126
April 2025114
March 2025147
January 202574
December 202494
November 2024119
October 202499
September 202494
August 2024129
July 2024120

A total of 549 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202557
March 202558
January 202531
December 202445
November 202467
October 202443
September 202459
August 202471
July 202466

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 235 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202517
March 202519
February 20251
January 202524
December 202417
November 202423
October 202442
September 202419
August 202424
July 202426

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 562 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202557
March 202550
January 202552
December 202455
November 202459
October 202437
September 202461
August 202463
July 202483

High Crime Locations Monmouthshire in May 2025

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

1. Newport Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Bersondy (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. St Thomas'S Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft5
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1

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