Crime Rate in Mount Pleasant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mount Pleasant

The total recorded crimes in Mount Pleasant, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mount Pleasant crime rate of 4.66 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mount Pleasant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Little Hervells Court with total crimes: 2
  • St Lawrence Park 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 July 2025 the Mount Pleasant has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 25th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mount Pleasant)CrimesRank (Mount Pleasant)CrimesRank (Mount Pleasant)
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
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
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

Mount Pleasant 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 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252
October 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 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

High Crime Locations Mount Pleasant in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
2. Little Hervells Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Lawrence Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Newport Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Steep Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Coed Barnet (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Buckle Wood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Yew Tree Wood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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