Abergavenny Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Abergavenny’s March 2023 crime profile was characterised by a slightly lower overall rate compared to the UK average, with 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents—a 1.3% deficit against the national figure of 7.6. This marginal difference, while statistically small, is consistent with the area’s status as a rural built-up town where crime patterns often diverge from urban centres. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.7% of all reported incidents, a rate 24% above the UK average. This anomaly may be influenced by the transition to spring, with lengthening evenings potentially increasing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also skewed significantly higher than national norms, at 25% and 72% respectively, reflecting the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime and criminal damage were lower than UK averages, suggesting a different risk profile compared to more densely populated regions. The seasonal context of March—clock changes and the onset of longer evenings—may have played a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact causal links remain speculative. Overall, the data illustrates a town where violent and disorderly crimes dominate, but with a generally lower crime burden than the UK as a whole.

March 2023 saw a marked concentration of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 45.7% of all reported incidents—24% above the UK average. This stark divergence from national trends suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly linked to the area’s built-up character and seasonal transitions. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also exceeded UK averages by 25% and 72% respectively, highlighting a persistent challenge in maintaining public order. In contrast, vehicle crime and criminal damage were significantly below UK rates, with vehicle crime at 58% below and criminal damage at 83% below. This divergence may reflect Abergavenny’s lower density of car parks and commercial spaces compared to urban areas. A resident would find the 4 crimes per day figure particularly useful for understanding local risk levels, though the overall rate remains slightly below the UK average. These findings underscore a combination of local conditions and national crime patterns.

Abergavenny's March 2023 crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents was 1.3% below the UK average, a marginal but statistically notable difference. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. Daily crime activity averaged 4 crimes per day, a rate that aligns with the area’s character as a built-up rural town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. This daily frequency provides a tangible sense of crime exposure for residents, though it remains lower than many urban centres. The population context further highlights the significance of these numbers: with 15,489 residents, the relatively low total crime count (116) suggests a generally stable environment, albeit with pockets of activity in specific crime categories. While the overall rate is slightly below the UK average, certain types of crime—such as violence and sexual offences—exceed national norms by significant margins, indicating a need for targeted analysis in those areas.