Crime Rate in Overmonnow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Overmonnow

The total recorded crimes in Overmonnow, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Overmonnow crime rate of 7.07 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 Overmonnow, encompassing approximately 4,667 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Overmonnow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waldbronn Close with total crimes: 9
  • Cinderhill Street with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Overmonnow?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Overmonnow reported a higher crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 329 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Overmonnow witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Overmonnow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 290 crimes compared to 170. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Overmonnow witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Overmonnow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Overmonnow has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 7.07 ranking 9th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Overmonnow crimes were 329. The crime rate of Overmonnow in 2024 was 70.49 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Overmonnow were around 290 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.14 (year) or 5.18 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Overmonnow)CrimesRank (Overmonnow)CrimesRank (Overmonnow)
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
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

Overmonnow 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202514
April 202512
March 202516
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 202412
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20252
April 20256
March 20259
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20255
March 20256
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Overmonnow in July 2025

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

1. Waldbronn Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cinderhill Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Castle Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Troy Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Buchanan Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Dial'S Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Thomas'S Square (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Somerset Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft2
9. Troy Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Wyatt Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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