Crime Rate in Cantref: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cantref

The total recorded crimes in Cantref, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cantref crime rate of 38.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cantref Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wheatley Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Pentre Lane with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Cantref has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 38.65 ranking 30th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cantref)CrimesRank (Cantref)CrimesRank (Cantref)
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
Goetre Fawr14 24120 30100 27
Caerwent11 2881 3584 31
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

Cantref 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 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20251
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
August 20245

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Cantref in July 2025

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

1. Orchard Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
2. Wheatley Walk (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pentre Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Heol Y Capel (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Knoll Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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