Crime Rate in West End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West End

The total recorded crimes in West End, Monmouthshire, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West End crime rate of 0.09 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
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
  • Newport Road 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 July 2025 the West End has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West End)CrimesRank (West End)CrimesRank (West End)
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
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
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

West End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20253

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
November 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
January 20253
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
October 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations West End in July 2025

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

1. Betjeman Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Byron Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newport Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Wordsworth Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tennyson Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Severn View (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Longfellow Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Masefield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old School Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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