Chepstow Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chepstow's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 10.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This rate translates to a tangible risk for residents: over the course of the month, one in every 100 individuals in the built-up area experienced a reported crime. The crime profile reveals a pronounced emphasis on violent and disorderly offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35% of all incidents. This is consistent with May's seasonal context, where extended evenings and bank holidays likely increased opportunities for public-facing crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 20% of total crimes, further reinforces this pattern, suggesting that social dynamics in Chepstow's public spaces may be contributing to the elevated rate. The presence of 42 violent crimes—3.5 per 1,000 residents—exceeds the UK average by 23%, indicating a localised challenge in managing violent incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft (combined at 22.7% of crimes) highlight vulnerabilities in retail environments, though these rates are 87% and 90% higher than national averages, respectively. This disparity may reflect Chepstow's unique characteristics, such as its proximity to tourist routes or the density of small businesses. The seasonal transition into warmer weather, coupled with May's extended daylight hours, likely influenced patterns of outdoor activity, contributing to the rise in public order offences and anti-social behaviour. While direct causation, the correlation between longer evenings and increased crime aligns with patterns observed in similar built-up areas.

May 2024 saw a stark rise in specific crime categories, with robbery increasing by 100% compared to April, marking the first recorded incident in this category for the month. Other theft surged by 85.7%, reflecting a shift in crime mix towards property-related offences. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 60%, driven by increased outdoor activity during longer evenings and bank holidays. In contrast, burglary and criminal damage both declined, with burglary dropping by 50% to three incidents. This divergence highlights a seasonal shift in criminal activity, with violent and disorderly crimes dominating over property crimes. For residents, the 35% share of violent crimes—particularly violence and sexual offences—underscores a need for heightened awareness in public spaces. The 87% gap between Chepstow's shoplifting rate and the UK average suggests local factors, such as retail density, may be influencing this trend.

Chepstow's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 10.0 per 1,000 residents, a 22.5% increase from 8.2 per 1,000 in April. This shift translates to approximately four reported crimes each day, or one crime for every 100 residents over the course of the month. While the daily figure highlights the frequency of incidents, the monthly exposure provides context for residents: over 31 days, the average individual in Chepstow faced a 1-in-100 chance of being involved in a reported crime. This rate contrasts with the UK average, though the comparison section focuses on local metrics rather than national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the overall rate remains elevated, it is distributed across the built-up area's 11,961 residents, with no single neighbourhood bearing the brunt of all incidents. The increase aligns with May's seasonal patterns, where longer evenings and bank holidays may have influenced outdoor activity and social interactions.