Crime Rate in West End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West End

The total recorded crimes in West End, Monmouthshire, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West End crime rate of 0.10 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 West End, encompassing approximately 199,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Betjeman Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Byron Place with total crimes: 3
  • Longfellow Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is West End?

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

  • Relative to Monmouthshire:

    • In 2024, West End demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Monmouthshire average, with 169 crimes compared to 235.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West End recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

    • In 2023, West End experienced a greater number of crimes than the Monmouthshire average, with 176 crimes compared to 170. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West End witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 38 other areas in the Monmouthshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Monmouthshire, West End has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West End Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West End has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 0.10 ranking 14th out of 38 in the Monmouthshire, UK

In 2024, the total West End crimes were 169. The crime rate of West End in 2024 was 551.57 (year) or 45.96 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in West End were around 176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 752.23 (year) or 62.69 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Monmouthshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West End)CrimesRank (West End)CrimesRank (West End)
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
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
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

West End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20253
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
November 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations West End in May 2025

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

1. Betjeman Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Byron Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Longfellow Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wordsworth Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Station Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
6. Kipling Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Newport Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ferney Cross (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Plum Tree Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Chaucer Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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