Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Monmouthshire, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.06 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monkswell Close with total crimes: 4
  • Forge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nailer'S Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 405 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 255 crimes compared to 170. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Town has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 ranking 16th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 405. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
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

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
November 202414
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 20242
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20242
November 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 20247
October 202416
September 202413
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Town in May 2025

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

1. Monkswell Close (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Forge Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nailer'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Burgage (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Cwrt William Jones (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glendower Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Monnow Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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