Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.12 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monnow Street with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Leasbrook Lane with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Town has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
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

Town 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 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
November 202414
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
April 20258
March 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 20247
October 202416
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

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 Town in July 2025

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

1. Monnow Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Leasbrook Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Nailer'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Agincourt Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Granville Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Glendower Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Forge Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Almshouse Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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