Abergavenny Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2024, Abergavenny's crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 43.7% above the UK average, reflecting a combination of local conditions and seasonal dynamics. The per-capita risk translates to one reported crime for every 98 residents over the course of the month, a figure that, while not extreme, underscores the significance of crime in a small built-up area. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.9%) and public order offences (12.0%). These patterns may partly explain the area's elevated risk profile, with violent crimes likely influenced by the social gatherings typical of the festive season and the reduced visibility of dark evenings. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, was 123% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted community engagement in areas prone to such activity. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and the emptiness of homes over holidays—may have contributed to the higher rates of burglary and other theft, which surged by 100% and 85.7% respectively compared to the previous month. However, the decline in vehicle crime by 75% and criminal damage by 53.6% aligns with reduced traffic and fewer outdoor activities during the holiday period. The combination of these factors illustrates a community grappling with the dual challenges of maintaining safety during peak social activity and addressing underlying issues that contribute to anti-social and public order offences. As a built-up area within Monmouthshire, Abergavenny's crime profile reflects the tensions between urban and rural characteristics, where the concentration of services and amenities may attract both residents and transient populations, complicating efforts to manage crime effectively.

December 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with burglary and other theft surging by 100% and 85.7% respectively compared to November. These increases align with the seasonal context of empty homes during the Christmas holidays and heightened retail activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75%, likely due to reduced traffic during the festive period. The breakdown of crimes reveals violent offences at 3.5 per 1,000 residents—37% above the UK average—and anti-social behaviour at 2.1 per 1,000, 123% above the national rate. Public order offences, at 1.2 per 1,000, were 167% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the area's elevated risk profile for residents. For context, one in every 98 residents in Abergavenny experienced a crime over the month, a statistic that, while not alarmingly high, highlights the need for community vigilance in a relatively small population.

Abergavenny's crime rate in December 2024 (10.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 12.2% decline from the previous month's rate of 11.6 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, suggests a potential seasonal shift as December's festive period typically brings heightened activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five reported crimes each day, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 98 residents, a ratio that underscores the localised impact of crime in a community of around 15,500 people. The population scale means that while the absolute number of crimes is manageable, the proportion relative to the UK average remains a concern. This monthly exposure figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, provides a tangible sense of risk for residents navigating daily life in Abergavenny.