Monmouthshire Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Monmouthshire's crime profile in March 2025, accounting for 33.6% of all reported incidents. This category, with 217 cases recorded at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, remains 16% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 is 12.8% lower than the UK's 7.8 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also feature prominently, with 135 and 66 reports respectively, though these categories exceed UK averages by 12% and 27%. The seasonal transition to spring may influence these patterns, as lengthening evenings could increase social activity in Monmouthshire's towns and villages. Shoplifting rates are 41% below the UK average, a trend likely tied to the area's rural character and fewer retail hubs compared to urban centres. This contrast highlights how geographic and demographic factors shape local crime dynamics, with Monmouthshire's lower population density and community-oriented policing contributing to its relatively low crime rates.

March 2025 saw a 300% surge in theft from the person, rising from one incident to four. This sharp increase, though small in absolute terms, may signal heightened awareness or changes in local activity patterns. Other crime rose by 160%, jumping from 10 to 26 cases, indicating a shift in the mix of reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with 217 cases recorded—2.3 per 1,000, 16% below the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour exceeded the UK average by 12%, with 135 reports. This category's rise may reflect seasonal factors, as extended daylight hours could influence social interactions in the area's town centres. Vehicle crime fell 49% compared to the UK average, likely due to Monmouthshire's lower population density and fewer urban centres compared to larger cities.

Monmouthshire's crime rate in March 2025 rose 20.1% compared to February's 5.7 per 1,000, reaching 6.8 per 1,000. This increase aligns with seasonal transitions, as longer evenings may extend social activity in the area's towns. On average, 21 crimes occurred daily in March, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a region with 94,930 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure rate. This metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, provides residents with a tangible sense of risk. The population-scaled perspective shows that, despite the rise, Monmouthshire remains below the UK average, with crime rates 12.8% lower than the national figure. This contrast may reflect the area's rural character, where community policing and lower population density can influence reporting patterns and incident rates.