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 July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pen Y Fal crime rate of 11.95 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Pen Y Fal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clos Y Pinwydd with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Maes Y Llarwydd with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Pen Y Fal has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 11.95 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pen Y Fal)CrimesRank (Pen Y Fal)CrimesRank (Pen Y Fal)
Chepstow Castle and Larkfield45 1689 1520 1
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
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

Pen Y Fal 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202512
April 20258
March 202513
January 20254
December 202413
November 20247
October 202415
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20259
April 202510
March 202526
January 20257
December 202414
November 202416
October 202412
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20243

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
January 202512
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 July 2025

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

1. Clos Y Pinwydd (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Maes Y Llarwydd (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
6. The Courtyard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Monk Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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