Abergavenny Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a sharp divergence in Abergavenny's crime profile, with the area's overall crime rate of 11.9 per 1,000 residents placing it 45.1% above the UK average of 8.2. This figure underscores the built-up market town's distinct challenges compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.1% of all reported crimes, a category that remains 49% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (17.8%) and public order offences (11.9%) also feature prominently, both exceeding UK rates by 50% and 130% respectively. These patterns align with Abergavenny's role as a tourist destination, where seasonal shifts—particularly the start of summer—intensify foot traffic in retail and leisure zones. The town's historic core, a focal point for both residents and visitors, likely contributes to the elevated levels of public order issues and anti-social conduct. Meanwhile, shoplifting (126% above UK average) reflects the pressures of high-street commerce, a sector that thrives in Abergavenny's market town identity. Though property crimes (63 total) and violent crimes (63 total) are evenly split, the former includes shoplifting and criminal damage—both of which are common compared to national benchmarks. Seasonal factors, such as the influx of summer tourists, may have amplified these dynamics. The broader context suggests a combination of local geography, economic activity, and the rhythms of seasonal tourism.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in June 2024 was the 100% increase in bicycle theft, which rose from zero to one reported incident. This spike, though statistically small in absolute terms, highlights a previously unrecorded vulnerability in Abergavenny's crime profile. Concurrently, possession of weapons also surged by 100%, moving from one to two cases—a figure that exceeds the UK average by 43%. These increases contrast sharply with the 38.9% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 54 to 33 incidents. This decline may be linked to the start of summer, when warmer weather and extended daylight hours could reduce opportunities for such offences. Violent crimes also decreased by 17.1%, from 76 to 63, though this category remains 49% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, meanwhile, saw a 66.7% rise, moving from three to five incidents, a category that is uniquely 33% below the UK average. This anomaly may reflect Abergavenny's rural character, where vehicle-related crime is less concentrated than in urban centres. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 126% gap between local shoplifting rates and UK averages, a statistic that could inform targeted policing or retail security measures in the town's historic high streets.

Abergavenny's crime rate in June 2024 (11.9 per 1,000) represents a 7.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 12.9 per 1,000, a decline that aligns with the seasonal shift from late spring to summer. Over the course of the month, 185 crimes were reported, translating to approximately 6 crimes per day—a figure that, while locally relevant, does not compare directly to UK-wide daily averages. On a monthly scale, the data illustrates that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 84 residents, a ratio that is higher than the UK average but must be contextualised within Abergavenny's smaller population (15,489). The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime density is significantly higher than national benchmarks, a trend that persists despite the month-on-month reduction. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like public order offences, where the local rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 130% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). The comparison also highlights the unique nature of Abergavenny's crime profile: while vehicle crime is 33% below UK levels, this may reflect the town's lower urban density and reliance on rural transport networks. For residents, the most tangible implication is the 1-in-84 monthly exposure to crime—a statistic that, while not alarmingly high in absolute terms, underscores the need for continued vigilance in a community that remains a focal point for tourism and local commerce.