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 May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chepstow Castle and Larkfield crime rate of 9.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Chepstow Castle and Larkfield has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 9.37 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.

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

Chepstow Castle and Larkfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202516
January 202511
December 20249
November 202413
October 202410
September 202412
August 202412
July 202417
June 202428
May 202420

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202512
January 20257
December 202411
November 202418
October 20246
September 202413
August 202410
July 20245
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
January 20253
December 202418
November 202412
October 20245
September 202412
August 20248
July 202413
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Chepstow Castle and Larkfield in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Thomas Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Garden City Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Davids Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beaufort Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bank Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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