Crime Rate in Monmouthshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monmouthshire

The total recorded crimes in Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 800 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monmouthshire crime rate of 8.61 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (266) incidents (23.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (139) incidents (37.62% increase)
  • Public order: (101) incidents (90.57% increase)
Monmouthshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Newport Road with total crimes: 11

Monmouthshire Police Info:

Gwent Police

Monmouthshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Chepstow Castle and Larkfield (45 crimes), and the safest, Shirenewton (4 crimes), is 41 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Monmouthshire.

Similarly, the area of Monmouth & Wyesham (121 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Caldicot North & Caer-went (41 crimes), with a difference of 80 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Monmouthshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield45
Pen Y Fal44
Magor East with Undy43
Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon42
Bulwark and Thornwell40

Safest Wards:

St Kingsmark6
Raglan5
Severn5
St Arvans4
Shirenewton4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Monmouth & Wyesham121
Abergavenny South & Crucorney102
Chepstow South85
Caldicot South78
Abergavenny North74

Safest Areas:

Gilwern & Llanfoist63
Usk, Goytre & Llangybi Fawr61
Chepstow North & Trellech57
Rhaglan & Llantilio Crossenny52
Caldicot North & Caer-went41

Monmouthshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 266 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 139 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (216 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (101 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1013 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 112.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025139
June 2025101
May 2025126
April 2025114
March 2025147
January 202574
December 202494
November 2024119
October 202499

A total of 148 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20259
May 202518
April 202517
March 202519
January 20258
December 202416
November 202419
October 202421

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 406 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202556
May 202521
April 202538
March 202541
January 202540
December 202447
November 202446
October 202451

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20253
April 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 2157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 215.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 266 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025266
June 2025216
May 2025235
April 2025244
March 2025237
February 20252
January 2025222
December 2024234
November 2024236
October 2024265

A total of 256 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202525
April 202537
March 202525
January 202539
December 202439
November 202433
October 202420

A total of 445 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202538
May 202545
April 202557
March 202550
January 202552
December 202455
November 202459
October 202437

A total of 589 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 202553
May 202552
April 202573
March 202574
January 202550
December 202451
November 202465
October 202470

A total of 168 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202519
May 202519
April 202517
March 202528
January 202515
December 202416
November 202413
October 202412

A total of 216 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202517
May 202523
April 202517
March 202519
February 20251
January 202524
December 202417
November 202423
October 202442

A total of 461 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202550
May 202552
April 202557
March 202558
January 202531
December 202445
November 202467
October 202443

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243

High Crime Locations Monmouthshire in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Newport Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order2
4. Radstock Court (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
5. Monnow Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting1
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1

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