Crime Rate in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield

The total recorded crimes in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chepstow Castle and Larkfield crime rate of 8.27 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 Chepstow Castle and Larkfield, encompassing approximately 5,441 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Garden City Way with total crimes: 4
  • Old Bulwark Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chepstow Castle and Larkfield?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Chepstow Castle and Larkfield reported a higher crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 689 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chepstow Castle and Larkfield witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Chepstow Castle and Larkfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 520 crimes compared to 170. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chepstow Castle and Larkfield witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Monmouthshire, Chepstow Castle and Larkfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chepstow Castle and Larkfield has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 8.27 ranking 1th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chepstow Castle and Larkfield crimes were 689. The crime rate of Chepstow Castle and Larkfield in 2024 was 126.62 (year) or 10.55 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chepstow Castle and Larkfield were around 520 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.57 (year) or 7.96 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chepstow Castle and Larkfield)CrimesRank (Chepstow Castle and Larkfield)CrimesRank (Chepstow Castle and Larkfield)
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
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

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202520
May 202517
April 202513
March 202516
January 202511
December 20249
November 202413
October 202410
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 202514
April 20257
March 202512
January 20257
December 202411
November 202418
October 20246
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
January 20253
December 202418
November 202412
October 20245
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
September 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Chepstow Castle and Larkfield in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chepstow Castle and Larkfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
2. Garden City Way (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Old Bulwark Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Caird Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Strongbow Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Thomas Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Mary Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Tewdric Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Mount Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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