Chepstow Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chepstow's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 9.8 per 1,000 residents, 27.3% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors, including the town's position as a built-up area within Monmouthshire, where population density and seasonal transitions may influence crime patterns. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (41 cases, 35% of total), followed by shoplifting (19 cases, 16.2%) and anti-social behaviour (15 cases, 12.8%). These figures align with the area's character as a small urban centre, where high streets and community hubs may contribute to higher rates of property crimes and public order issues. The seasonal context of March, with the transition to spring and longer evenings, may have played a role in the increase of certain offences. While violent crime rates were elevated, other theft and other crime categories saw declines, with other theft at 0.5 per 1,000 (9% below the UK average) and other crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (33% below the UK average). This suggests a mixed picture of stability and volatility in local crime trends, influenced by both geographic and temporal factors.

March 2024 saw sharp increases in public order offences (500% rise from 2 to 12 cases), shoplifting (375% increase to 19 cases), and vehicle crime (133% jump to 7 cases). These spikes contrast with declines in other crime (66.7% drop to 1 case) and other theft (14.3% decrease to 6 cases). Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 35% of all crimes, though this rate (3.4 per 1,000) is 27% above the UK average. Shoplifting, at 1.6 per 1,000, is 162% above the national average, suggesting a potential link to retail activity or seasonal shopping patterns. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.0 per 1,000) both exceeded UK averages by 12% and 85%, respectively. These figures may reflect increased social interactions during the transition to spring and longer evenings.

Chepstow's crime rate in March 2024 rose to 9.8 per 1,000 residents, a 60.3% increase from February's 6.1 per 1,000. This marks a significant upward shift, reflecting broader trends in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of four crimes per day over the month, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 11,961. This translates to one reported crime for every 102 residents over the course of March, a monthly figure that underscores the density of incidents relative to the town's size. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the comparison to daily crime figures is less meaningful nationally due to regional variations in reporting and policing. For residents, the monthly exposure statistic offers a tangible perspective: over the course of a month, the likelihood of encountering a crime is approximately 1% (1 in 102), a figure that may prompt closer attention to local safety measures and community engagement initiatives.