Crime is stable and LOW in Govilon
Govilon has a crime rate of 35.0 per 1,000, with a safety score of 91/100. Get detailed crime statistics and safety insights for Govilon.
Govilon's crime rate is significantly lower than UK average
Based on population of 1,344 over 12 months
Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 35 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 10.4 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.4 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 33.2 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 91 out of 100 |
| Population | 1,344 |
| Trend | stable |
| Comparison | significantly lower than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 15.6 | 45% |
| Other theft | 9 | 6.7 | 19% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.5 | 13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.7 | 11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.5 | 4% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.7 | 2% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.7 | 2% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.7 | 2% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.7 | 2% |
Govilon records an impressively low overall crime rate of 35.0 per 1,000 people per year, placing it significantly safer than the UK average of 93.4 per 1,000. The area boasts an excellent safety score of 91 out of 100, well above the national average of 78. The trend in overall crime has remained stable, with a slight year-over-year increase of 2.2%. These figures provide a reassuring overview for residents, highlighting a consistently secure environment.
Govilon has a good safety score compared to the UK average (78).
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Protect Against These ThreatsIn Govilon, Violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 44.7% of all incidents with 21 crimes (15.6 per 1,000 residents). Other theft follows as the second most common, making up 19.1% of crimes (9 incidents, 6.7 per 1,000), with Public order offences ranking third at 12.8% (6 incidents, 4.5 per 1,000). When considering property-related crime, which includes burglary, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, other theft, and shoplifting, Govilon's rate stands at 10.4 per 1,000 people. This is considerably lower than the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000. For homeowners and residents, this indicates a significantly reduced risk of offences directly impacting personal property, reinforcing the area's strong safety profile.
Govilon has a 62.5% lower crime rate than the UK average.
Govilon has experienced a stable trend in its crime statistics, with a slight year-over-year increase of 2.2%. Analysis of the monthly trend data shows some fluctuations. For instance, after a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 in October 2024, the crime rate saw a dip to 1.5 in March 2025, then a rise to 6.0 in May. While there were some dips in the following months, the overall picture indicates a relatively consistent safety environment for residents. This stability suggests that while there isn't a significant decrease, the area remains a safe place to live, with local efforts maintaining the crime levels.
Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.
Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Govilon's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Morning crimes are dominated by theft (83%) and 'other' crime (9%), as daily routines commence.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoon sees elevated theft (85%) and 'other' crime (7%), coinciding with peak shopping and unoccupied homes.
6pm - 12am
Evening hours show high rates of theft (60%) and 'other' crime (23%), with burglary (10%) also present.
12am - 6am
Night-time indicates increased theft (39%) and vehicle crime (24%), often targeting unattended properties.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Govilon's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Govilon, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Crime patterns in Govilon show distinct variations across different times of the day. During the morning hours (6am-12pm), theft-related offences are highly prominent, accounting for 83% of crimes, alongside burglary at 4%. The afternoon (12pm-6pm) sees theft increase slightly to 85% and burglary to 6%, likely correlating with increased commercial activity and unattended homes during working hours. As the evening approaches (6pm-12am), theft remains high at 60%, while 'other' crime increases to 23%. Night-time (12am-6am) is characterised by continued high theft rates (39%) and vehicle crime (24%), reflecting periods of reduced visibility and residential vulnerability.
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The average burglary takes just 8-10 minutes. Even when police respond quickly, burglars are often gone before anyone arrives.
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When comparing Govilon's crime statistics with its surrounding built-up areas, a regional context emerges. Govilon's impressively low overall crime rate of 35.0 per 1,000 is generally lower than its immediate neighbours. Areas such as Gilwern, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, and Clydach (Monmouthshire) contribute to the local crime landscape. Understanding these local variations helps residents gauge their immediate environment and provides valuable insight when considering regional safety profiles and how Govilon stands within them as a particularly safe community.
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How we source and verify crime information for Govilon
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Govilon. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Last updated: September 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately every two months
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