Crime Rate in Dewstow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewstow

The total recorded crimes in Dewstow, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewstow crime rate of 3.21 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 Dewstow, encompassing approximately 7,174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Dewstow Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Cae Mawr Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dewstow?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Dewstow reported a higher crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 251 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dewstow witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Dewstow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 269 crimes compared to 170. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dewstow witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dewstow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dewstow has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 18th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dewstow crimes were 251. The crime rate of Dewstow in 2024 was 34.99 (year) or 2.92 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dewstow were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.49 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dewstow)CrimesRank (Dewstow)CrimesRank (Dewstow)
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
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

Dewstow 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202511
April 202511
March 20258
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 202418

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Dewstow in July 2025

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

1. The Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Cae Mawr Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Caemawr Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Westfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dewstow Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Green Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Firs Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Woodland View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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