Crime Rate in Cantref: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cantref

The total recorded crimes in Cantref, Monmouthshire, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cantref crime rate of 57.97 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 Cantref, encompassing approximately 207 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cantref Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 3
  • Pentre Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wedgwood Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cantref?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Cantref demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 160 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cantref recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Cantref had fewer crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 85 crimes compared to 170. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cantref recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cantref Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cantref has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 57.97 ranking 23th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cantref crimes were 160. The crime rate of Cantref in 2024 was 772.95 (year) or 64.41 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cantref were around 85 crimes with yearly crime rate of 410.63 (year) or 34.22 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cantref)CrimesRank (Cantref)CrimesRank (Cantref)
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
Severn10 25113 3190 29
Goetre Fawr8 32120 30100 27
Crucorney10 28100 3266 36
Raglan8 30129 2978 33
Caerwent3 3781 3584 31
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

Cantref Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Cantref in May 2025

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

1. Orchard Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Pentre Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Wedgwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Knoll Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wheatley Walk (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Haven Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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