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 May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Cwm Felin with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 25.53 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon)CrimesRank (Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon)CrimesRank (Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon)
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield51 1689 1520 1
Pen Y Fal29 5527 3364 2
Gobion Fawr30 3660 2141 20
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
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

Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 202514
January 202512
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 202410
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
August 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
January 20257
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Llanfoist Fawr and Govilon in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cwm Felin (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Dragon Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Heads Of The Valleys Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Langpen Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. De Cantelupe Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B4269 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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