Monmouthshire Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Monmouthshire's crime profile in January 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for over 40% of all crimes. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically form a larger share. The area's overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places it 25.7% below the national average, a position likely influenced by Monmouthshire's rural-urban mix and seasonal dynamics. January's post-holiday context, characterised by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, may have contributed to lower property crime rates while leaving more indoor spaces vulnerable to violent incidents. The data also shows a significant gap between Monmouthshire and the UK in categories like anti-social behaviour (29% below the UK average) and criminal damage (30% below), suggesting effective community policing or lower risk factors in the area. However, the slight increase in public order offences (4% above the UK average) hints at potential challenges in managing localised disturbances. This complex mix of crime types illustrates a community where violent crime is more prominent than in many other parts of the UK, yet overall safety remains relatively high compared to national standards.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in three categories: 'other crime' surged by 200% (6 to 18), bicycle theft doubled from zero to three, and theft from the person rose from zero to two. These spikes, particularly in 'other crime', may reflect unclassified incidents or emerging trends requiring further scrutiny. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 33.3% (30 to 20), possibly linked to the post-holiday period and reduced retail activity typical of January. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 17.9% (78 to 64), a decline that aligns with shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for such incidents. Monmouthshire's violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 12% below the UK average, while public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) slightly exceed the UK average by 4%. These contrasts suggest a community where serious crime is underrepresented compared to national trends.

Monmouthshire's crime rate in January 2024 rose slightly to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 3.6% increase from December's 5.3 per 1,000. This small upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position below the UK average, but it underscores the need for ongoing monitoring. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported each day in January, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relative safety of the area compared to larger urban centres. The population context further illustrates this: with 94,930 residents, the 521 total crimes represent a manageable proportion of the community's daily life. This combination of low overall rates and moderate month-on-month fluctuations suggests a stable crime picture, though the rise in 'other crime' warrants attention.