Abergavenny Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Abergavenny’s crime profile in August 2025 reveals a notable imbalance between property and violent crimes, with the latter accounting for 32.9% of all incidents compared to property crimes’ 29.7%. This violent-crime dominance, at 52 incidents, places the area 18% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a figure that may be partly explained by the town’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, where public interactions are frequent. The overall crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents is 25.9% higher than the UK average, a disparity that aligns with Abergavenny’s status as a built-up area within Monmouthshire, where population density and tourism-related activity can amplify certain crime types. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, surged to 33 incidents (20.9% of total crimes), a 44% increase above the UK average, potentially reflecting the pressures of summer crowds and seasonal social dynamics. Public order offences, at 23 incidents (14.6% of total crimes), were 159% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the town’s role as a tourist destination and the associated challenges of managing public spaces during peak holiday periods. Seasonal factors, including the influx of visitors and the potential for empty homes during August, may also contribute to the elevated rates of public order and anti-social behaviour. The data underscores the need for targeted strategies to address the specific challenges posed by violent and disorderly incidents in this area, while also recognising the broader contextual influences of tourism and seasonal activity.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 180% increase in other theft, rising from five to 14 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened opportunistic activity during the summer tourist season. Public order offences also rose sharply by 53.3%, from 15 to 23, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 23.1% (from 13 to 10), due to heightened retail security measures or seasonal retail patterns. Violent crimes, at 52 incidents, remain 18% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a disparity that highlights the area’s particular challenges in managing aggression-related incidents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 23%, a category where Abergavenny’s rate is 23% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or reduced vehicle-related vulnerabilities.

Abergavenny’s crime rate in August 2025 (10.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 4.2% decrease from July’s 10.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight decline in overall activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 98 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within the population. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the downward trend from the previous month suggests some stabilisation. The population context also reveals that Abergavenny’s 15,489 residents experience crime at a rate 25.9% above the national average, though the month-on-month reduction indicates potential shifts in local dynamics, possibly influenced by seasonal factors or community interventions.