Chepstow Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,961 residents, 112 crimes were reported in Chepstow during June 2025—a rate of 9.4 per 1,000 people, 16% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places Chepstow’s crime profile in a elevated position nationally, though the area’s rural character with a built-up core may contribute to this pattern. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (35.7% of total), anti-social behaviour (18.8%), and shoplifting (12.5%)—suggest a mix of social tensions and commercial activity influencing local crime dynamics. The start of summer, with longer days and the gradual onset of tourism, may partly explain the prominence of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, which often correlate with increased foot traffic in retail and leisure hubs. Violent crime, at 40 incidents, remains the largest single category, a rate of 3.3 per 1,000—15% above the UK average for this category. This could reflect the area’s role as a commuter hub for nearby cities, where transient populations and late-night retail activity may intersect. While property crime (39 incidents) is lower than violent crime, shoplifting’s disproportionate spike—nearly double the UK rate—suggests targeted retail vulnerabilities, linked to the town’s historic high street and seasonal visitor influx.

June 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in vehicle crime (+400%), burglary (+150%), and criminal damage and arson (+120%), with vehicle crime rising from one to five incidents alone. This surge in vehicle-related offences may reflect the area’s proximity to major transport routes or the arrival of summer tourists leaving vehicles unattended. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes fell by 75%, from eight to two incidents, a drop consistent with seasonal shifts that may disperse illicit networks during peak tourist months. The breakdown of crime types reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: shoplifting was 90% above the national rate, and anti-social behaviour was 27% higher, both pointing to localized pressures in the built-up area. Conversely, other theft and drugs offences were below UK levels, suggesting that while certain crime types are amplified by Chepstow’s geography and seasonal rhythms, others may be mitigated by community dynamics or law enforcement presence. A resident would find the 40 violent crime incidents particularly noteworthy, as this category’s rate is 15% above the UK average, highlighting a need for targeted interventions in public spaces and late-night venues.

Chepstow’s crime rate in June 2025 (9.4 per 1,000) was 9.7% higher than the previous month’s rate of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a relatively small community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 107 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than some major urban centres, is still 16% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be attributed to Chepstow’s unique position as a rural built-up area with tourism-driven economic activity, which can create micro-environments where crime is concentrated. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the area’s size, the crime rate is high compared to the UK as a whole, suggesting that factors such as transient populations, limited policing resources, or specific local vulnerabilities may be at play. These figures should be contextualized within the broader rural crime profile, where built-up areas often exhibit higher rates than surrounding countryside, but remain below the levels seen in densely populated cities.