Crime Rate in Dewstow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewstow

The total recorded crimes in Dewstow, Monmouthshire, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewstow crime rate of 4.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Dewstow Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Oakley Way with total crimes: 3
  • Cas Troggy with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Dewstow has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dewstow)CrimesRank (Dewstow)CrimesRank (Dewstow)
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
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

Dewstow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20258
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 202418
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 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
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Dewstow in May 2025

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

1. The Grove (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Oakley Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cas Troggy (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Dewstow Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Castle Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Neddern Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gwaun Y Cwrt (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Westfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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