Chepstow Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Chepstow’s crime profile in April 2023 revealed a combination of seasonal and local factors, with overall crime remaining 4% below the UK average at 7.2 per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) dominated the crime profile, together accounting for over 65% of all reported incidents. This dual focus on violent and disruptive crimes contrasts with the UK average, where anti-social behaviour rates are significantly lower. The surge in anti-social behaviour—now 95% above the UK average—may reflect the area’s small-town dynamics, where limited public space oversight and community density could amplify such incidents. Spring weather and Easter-related activity may have contributed to increased outdoor gatherings, exacerbating tensions in shared spaces. Meanwhile, violent crime rates remained 12% below the UK average, due to Chepstow’s lower population density and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. The drop in shoplifting (85.7% decrease from March) aligns with seasonal patterns, as Easter’s reduced retail foot traffic likely curbed opportunities for such crimes. However, the sharp rise in other thefts (+66.7%) and anti-social behaviour suggests a need for targeted community engagement to address underlying issues. Local authorities may benefit from monitoring these trends closely, particularly as warmer weather and longer evenings could further influence crime patterns.

April 2023 marked a significant surge in anti-social behaviour, which increased by 115.4% compared to March, rising from 13 to 28 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 66.7% rise in other thefts, highlights a concerning shift in the crime mix towards more frequent, lower-severity offences. Violent crimes, though still the most common category (28 incidents), remained 12% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, suggesting localised factors may be mitigating some risk. Conversely, shoplifting dropped 85.7% to just one incident, a stark contrast to the previous month’s seven. This reduction, while positive, may reflect seasonal patterns—Easter’s lower foot traffic in retail areas could have contributed. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in public spaces where anti-social behaviour now accounts for over a third of all reported crimes, a rate 95% above the UK average for this category.

Chepstow's crime rate in April 2023 rose 3.6% compared to March 2023, reflecting a slight upward trend in reported incidents. On average, 3 crimes occurred daily in the built-up area—a figure that, while low compared to larger urban centres, warrants attention given the concentrated nature of certain offences. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 139 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that contextualises the impact of crime within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to Chepstow’s smaller population, but the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and other thefts suggests a need for targeted awareness. The population context—Chepstow’s 11,961 residents—means that even a modest increase in crime can affect community safety perceptions, particularly in areas with limited police presence or public space oversight.