Crime Rate in Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon

The total recorded crimes in Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon crime rate of 25.53 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 Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon, encompassing approximately 1,645 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Riverside Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Jasper Tudor Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon reported a higher crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 432 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 236 crimes compared to 170. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 25.53 ranking 4th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon crimes were 432. The crime rate of Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon in 2024 was 262.60 (year) or 21.88 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon were around 236 crimes with yearly crime rate of 143.46 (year) or 11.95 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon)CrimesRank (Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon)CrimesRank (Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon)
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
Overmonnow33 9329 10290 5
Dewstow23 18251 14269 6
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

Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon 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 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
August 20241

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20257
May 202513
April 20256
March 202514
January 202512
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20253
December 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20258
April 202510
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 202410
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20254
January 20257
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft5
2. Riverside Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Jasper Tudor Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Elm Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Langpen Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beech Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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