Abergavenny Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Abergavenny during May 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.3% of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such crimes make up 2.8 per 1,000 residents (1% below Abergavenny's rate). The prominence of violent crimes in this area suggests a combination of social dynamics and the built environment. As a small built-up area within Monmouthshire, Abergavenny's crime mix may reflect patterns seen in other rural market towns, where public spaces and local social hubs contribute to higher rates of interpersonal offences. Anti-social behaviour, at 23.8% of total crimes, and public order offences, at 10.7%, further highlight the significance of community-level interactions in shaping crime trends. These figures align with seasonal patterns in May, when longer evenings and bank holidays often increase outdoor socialising and alcohol consumption, factors that may contribute to the observed rise in violent and disorderly incidents. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.8% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (4.1%)—both well below UK averages—suggest that Abergavenny's compact layout and lower population density may naturally deter certain types of crime. However, the 34% above UK average for anti-social behaviour underscores the need for targeted community engagement strategies to address local tensions.

May 2025 saw a 66.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 3 to 5 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened traffic activity during the month's bank holidays or changes in local transport patterns. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% compared to April, with incidents dropping from 12 to 6—a trend that could be attributed to increased retail security measures or seasonal fluctuations in tourist footfall. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both remained significantly above UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 1.9 per 1,000 residents (34% above the UK rate of 1.4 per 1,000) and public order offences at 0.8 per 1,000 (38% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000). This discrepancy suggests that local enforcement priorities or community characteristics may differ from national trends. Other theft offences were 25% below the UK average, with only 0.4 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 0.5 per 1,000—a figure that could indicate effective local crime prevention initiatives or lower demand for such crimes in this area. For residents, the 50% reduction in shoplifting provides a tangible example of how seasonal or operational changes can impact crime rates in specific sectors.

Abergavenny's crime rate in May 2025 (7.9 per 1,000 residents) marked a 17.6% decline from the previous month's rate of 9.6 per 1,000, a drop that translates to roughly 4 reported crimes per day across the built-up area. This monthly aggregate equates to one crime occurring for every 127 residents over the course of May, a figure that places the area's exposure rate in the context of its population of 15,489. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Abergavenny's rate is 2.5% lower, a difference that may be influenced by the area's smaller size and more dispersed nature compared to larger urban centres. The daily crime count of 4 per day provides a practical reference for residents, illustrating that while crime remains a concern, it is relatively infrequent in this community. The monthly exposure statistic—1-in-127 residents—offers a broader perspective, showing that most residents are not directly affected by crime in any given month. However, the significant disparities in specific categories, such as anti-social behaviour (34% above UK average), highlight areas where local conditions or policing approaches may differ from national norms. This comparative analysis underscores the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to Abergavenny's unique demographic and geographic profile.