Monmouthshire Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Monmouthshire, 7.3 crimes were reported in August 2025, a rate that is 9.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to an everyday risk that, while present, is lower than the national benchmark. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.9%) and public order offences (10.6%). The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month likely influenced these patterns, with tourism potentially contributing to higher public order incidents and increased opportunities for theft. However, the overall rate remains relatively low, reflecting the area's character as a rural district with a mix of historic sites, natural landscapes, and smaller communities. The dominance of violent crimes may be partially explained by the area's demographic profile, with a significant proportion of the population living in dispersed rural areas where interactions with law enforcement may be less frequent. Conversely, the lower rates of vehicle crime and burglary (23% and 26% below UK averages, respectively) could be attributed to Monmouthshire's rural nature, where homes are more spread out and vehicles are less concentrated in urban centres. The seasonal context also suggests that the increase in public order offences may be linked to temporary influxes of visitors during the summer. The data underscores the importance of understanding local conditions when interpreting crime statistics, as the same rate can represent vastly different risks depending on the area's geography and population dynamics.

August saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 2 incidents, and a 100% rise in robbery, with one reported case. These sharp increases contrast with a 75% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from four to one incident. The decline in bicycle theft may be linked to seasonal shifts, as August is a peak holiday month with fewer tourists in the area. Conversely, the spike in theft from the person and robbery could reflect heightened activity in public spaces during the summer. Other notable changes include an 18.8% increase in other thefts, which may be influenced by local retail patterns or temporary spikes in unsecured valuables. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes fell by 64.7%, a significant reduction that may be attributed to enforcement efforts or seasonal changes in substance use. The UK comparison shows Monmouthshire's violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 16% below the UK average, but public order offences (0.8 per 1,000) are 38% above, highlighting a divergence in local crime dynamics compared to national trends.

Monmouthshire's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 5.9% decrease from July's 7.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced property crimes, particularly in vehicle theft (23% below UK average) and burglary (26% below UK average). On a daily basis, 22 crimes were reported each day, a figure that contextualises risk as a routine part of life rather than an exceptional event. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 137 residents, a statistic that translates to a monthly exposure rate of approximately 0.73%. This rate is lower than the UK average, though the distribution of crime types reveals nuanced differences. For instance, anti-social behaviour and public order offences exceed UK averages, suggesting localised challenges in community management that may warrant targeted interventions. The population context further illustrates that while the overall rate is lower than the UK average, specific categories like public order offences highlight areas where local conditions may influence crime patterns differently.