Crime Rate in Caerwent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caerwent

The total recorded crimes in Caerwent, Monmouthshire, UK in May 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caerwent crime rate of 38.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Caerwent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martins Road with total crimes: 1
  • Vernon Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Roman Road with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Caerwent has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 38.81 ranking 37th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caerwent)CrimesRank (Caerwent)CrimesRank (Caerwent)
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield51 1689 1520 1
Pen Y Fal29 5527 3364 2
Gobion Fawr30 3660 2141 20
Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon42 2432 5236 12
Bulwark and Thornwell25 9334 8340 3
Mitchel Troy and Trellech United10 27257 13303 4
Park17 15521 4267 8
Dewstow29 4251 14269 6
Overmonnow26 6329 10290 5
Town16 16405 6255 11
Caldicot Cross25 8262 12269 7
Lansdown14 18352 7256 10
Magor East with Undy26 7332 9256 9
Llanelly23 10207 18131 22
Croesonen15 17324 11187 14
Grofield23 11231 16193 13
Wyesham19 12159 2593 28
Mount Pleasant19 13181 21120 23
West End19 14169 22176 16
Llanbadoc and Usk13 21200 19183 15
Drybridge13 20246 15119 24
Llangybi Fawr12 24213 17153 17
Mardy12 22156 26150 18
Llantilio Crossenny3 36135 28147 19
Portskewett14 19146 27134 21
Devauden9 29183 20117 25
Rogiet10 26167 23105 26
Cantref12 23160 2485 30
Severn10 25113 3190 29
Goetre Fawr8 32120 30100 27
Crucorney10 28100 3266 36
Raglan8 30129 2978 33
Magor West8 3195 3376 34
Caldicot Castle6 3584 3479 32
St Kingsmark7 3357 3744 37
Shirenewton7 3452 3869 35
St Arvans2 3864 3641 38
Osbaston2 3934 3925 39

Caerwent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 May 2025

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

1. Martins Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Vernon Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Roman Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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