Crime Rate in Mount Pleasant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mount Pleasant

The total recorded crimes in Mount Pleasant, Monmouthshire, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mount Pleasant crime rate of 7.38 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 Mount Pleasant, encompassing approximately 2,572 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mount Pleasant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yew Tree Wood with total crimes: 4
  • Buckle Wood with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mount Pleasant?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Mount Pleasant demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 181 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mount Pleasant recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Mount Pleasant had fewer crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 120 crimes compared to 170. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mount Pleasant recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Monmouthshire, Mount Pleasant has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Mount Pleasant Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mount Pleasant has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 7.38 ranking 13th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Mount Pleasant crimes were 181. The crime rate of Mount Pleasant in 2024 was 70.35 (year) or 5.86 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mount Pleasant were around 120 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.64 (year) or 3.89 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mount Pleasant)CrimesRank (Mount Pleasant)CrimesRank (Mount Pleasant)
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
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

Mount Pleasant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 202412
May 20249

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Mount Pleasant in May 2025

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

1. Yew Tree Wood (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Buckle Wood (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Hardwick Hill (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coed Barnet (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hill Top (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Vauxhall Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. High View (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Fedw Wood (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hale Wood (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.