Crime Rate in Pen Y Fal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pen Y Fal

The total recorded crimes in Pen Y Fal, Monmouthshire, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pen Y Fal crime rate of 7.88 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 Pen Y Fal, encompassing approximately 3,681 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pen Y Fal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Y Pinwydd with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Park Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Pen Y Fal?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Pen Y Fal reported a higher crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 527 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pen Y Fal witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Pen Y Fal experienced a greater number of crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 364 crimes compared to 170. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pen Y Fal witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pen Y Fal Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pen Y Fal has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 7.88 ranking 5th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Pen Y Fal crimes were 527. The crime rate of Pen Y Fal in 2024 was 143.13 (year) or 11.93 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pen Y Fal were around 364 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.86 (year) or 8.24 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pen Y Fal)CrimesRank (Pen Y Fal)CrimesRank (Pen Y Fal)
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield51 1689 1520 1
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
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

Pen Y Fal Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 202412
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202513
January 20254
December 202413
November 20247
October 202415
September 202417
August 20246
July 20247
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 202412
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202526
January 20257
December 202414
November 202416
October 202412
September 202411
August 202410
July 202410
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243
June 20246

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
January 202512
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Pen Y Fal in May 2025

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

1. Clos Y Pinwydd (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
4. Belmont Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Belmont Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Courtyard (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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