Crime Rate in Caerwent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerwent

The total recorded crimes in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerwent crime rate of 142.30 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 Caerwent, encompassing approximately 77 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Caerwent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol Dewstow with total crimes: 3
  • East Jefferson Street with total crimes: 2
  • Old Shirenewton Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Caerwent?

To understand the safety of Caerwent, we need to analyze Caerwent crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Caerwent demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 81 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Caerwent recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Caerwent had fewer crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 84 crimes compared to 170. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Caerwent recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Monmouthshire, Caerwent has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Caerwent Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Caerwent has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 142.30 ranking 28th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Caerwent crimes were 81. The crime rate of Caerwent in 2024 was 1047.87 (year) or 87.32 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caerwent were around 84 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1086.68 (year) or 90.56 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerwent)CrimesRank (Caerwent)CrimesRank (Caerwent)
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield45 1689 1520 1
Pen Y Fal44 2527 3364 2
Gobion Fawr33 8660 2141 20
Bulwark and Thornwell40 5334 8340 3
Magor East with Undy43 3332 9256 9
Mitchel Troy and Trellech United25 14257 13303 4
Park26 12521 4267 8
Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon42 4432 5236 12
Overmonnow33 9329 10290 5
Dewstow23 18251 14269 6
Town36 7405 6255 11
Drybridge36 6246 15119 24
Caldicot Cross32 11262 12269 7
Lansdown23 17352 7256 10
Grofield32 10231 16193 13
Croesonen25 13324 11187 14
Llanbadoc and Usk23 16200 19183 15
Llangybi Fawr24 15213 17153 17
West End18 21169 22176 16
Mardy7 31156 26150 18
Llanelly21 19207 18131 22
Llantilio Crossenny12 26135 28147 19
Devauden12 27183 20117 25
Portskewett19 20146 27134 21
Mount Pleasant12 25181 21120 23
Wyesham16 22159 2593 28
Rogiet16 23167 23105 26
Cantref8 30160 2485 30
Goetre Fawr14 24120 30100 27
Severn5 36113 3190 29
Raglan5 35129 2978 33
Crucorney11 29100 3266 36
Caldicot Castle7 3284 3479 32
Magor West7 3395 3376 34
St Kingsmark6 3457 3744 37
Shirenewton4 3852 3869 35
St Arvans4 3764 3641 38
OsbastonNA NA34 3925 39

Caerwent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Caerwent in July 2025

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

1. Heol Dewstow (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. East Jefferson Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Old Shirenewton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Vernon Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lawrence Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Llanmelin Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. M48 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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