Crime Rate in Drybridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Drybridge

The total recorded crimes in Drybridge, Monmouthshire, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drybridge crime rate of 8.98 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 Drybridge, encompassing approximately 1,448 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Drybridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primrose Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hendre Close with total crimes: 2
  • Monnow Keep with total crimes: 2

How safe is Drybridge?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Drybridge reported a higher crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 246 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Drybridge witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Drybridge had fewer crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 119 crimes compared to 170. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Drybridge recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Drybridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Drybridge has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 8.98 ranking 20th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Drybridge crimes were 246. The crime rate of Drybridge in 2024 was 169.84 (year) or 14.15 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Drybridge were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.16 (year) or 6.85 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Drybridge)CrimesRank (Drybridge)CrimesRank (Drybridge)
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
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
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

Drybridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Drybridge in May 2025

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

1. Primrose Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
2. Hendre Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Monnow Keep (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Levitsfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harfleur Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cilgant Y Nant (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Ffordd Cornwallis (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Gibraltar Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ffordd Opulus (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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