Crime Rate in Drybridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Drybridge

The total recorded crimes in Drybridge, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drybridge crime rate of 24.86 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Drybridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primrose Close with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Drybridge has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 24.86 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Drybridge)CrimesRank (Drybridge)CrimesRank (Drybridge)
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
Dewstow23 18251 14269 6
Town36 7405 6255 11
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

Drybridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 20242
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
August 20242

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
April 20253
March 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2025

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

1. Primrose Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Ffordd Opulus (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Hendre Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Fford Glas Y Dorlan (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jordans Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Shelley Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rockfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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