Abergavenny Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Abergavenny's crime profile in July 2023, accounting for 32.2% of all reported incidents—more than double the UK average for this category. With 47 cases recorded, this category far outpaced the second most common crime, violence and sexual offences (45 cases), and public order offences (18 cases). The area's overall crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 13.3% above the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, a gap that reflects persistent challenges in managing disruptive behaviour. This trend is consistent with Abergavenny's character as a historic market town with a compact built-up area, where concentrated populations and high foot traffic in the town centre likely contribute to incidents of anti-social conduct. The summer season, marked by festivals, outdoor events, and school holidays, likely amplified these dynamics, as increased visitor numbers and prolonged public gatherings may have created conditions conducive to disorder. Violent crime, though lower than anti-social behaviour, remained 4% above the UK average, suggesting that while not the dominant category, it remains a concern. The town's relatively low property crime rate—particularly for burglary and shoplifting—may reflect effective local policing or the absence of high-risk retail zones, though vehicle crime's 400% surge in July highlights vulnerabilities in parking areas. This data illustrates a community grappling with seasonal fluctuations in public order, while maintaining a generally lower incidence of property-related crime compared to national benchmarks.

July saw a 400% surge in vehicle crime, rising from one to five incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect heightened summer activity in the town's car parks and roadside areas. Burglary also doubled, with four incidents reported, potentially linked to increased holiday-related absences or summer tourism patterns. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 40%, from five to three cases, due to enhanced retail security measures or seasonal shifts in consumer behaviour. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 32.2% of all crimes, remains 111% above the UK average, a stark contrast to vehicle crime's 38% deficit against national figures. The 9.8% month-on-month rise in overall crime, driven by violent and property offences, highlights a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. For residents, the 3.4% share of vehicle crime—now at five cases—suggests a specific focus on securing parked vehicles during the summer months.

Abergavenny's crime rate in July 2023 rose to 9.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.8% increase from June's 8.6 per 1,000. This shift places the area 13.3% above the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly over the past month. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of five reported incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's compact built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 106 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This metric underscores that while crime remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres, the proportion of incidents per capita is higher than in many regions. The population context—15,489 residents—means that each individual's likelihood of being directly affected by crime is statistically higher than in sparsely populated areas, though the absolute number of incidents remains manageable for local policing resources.