Monmouthshire Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked an unexpected shift in Monmouthshire's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the sole category of concern. The area's overall crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents—100% below the UK average of 7.7—remains a testament to its generally low levels of criminal activity. However, the month-on-month surge in anti-social behaviour, which rose from 0 to 3 incidents, highlights a specific anomaly that warrants attention. This category alone accounted for 100% of all reported crimes, a significant departure from the previous month's zero incidents. While the broader context of Monmouthshire's crime profile suggests a safe environment, the focus on anti-social behaviour raises questions about localized factors. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, darker evenings, and the approach of Halloween—may have contributed to the increase, though the lack of other crime types suggests a narrow focus on this category. Monmouthshire's rural character, with its dispersed population and limited urban centres, likely plays a role in its crime profile, where anti-social behaviour may be more prevalent in isolated or sparsely populated areas. The absence of property or violent crime further underscores the uniqueness of this month's data, which contrasts with the UK's typically higher rates of theft and violence. Residents and authorities may need to consider targeted interventions to address the specific rise in anti-social behaviour, even as the overall safety of the area remains evident.

The most striking shift in October 2025 was the 100% month-on-month increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 0 to 3 incidents. This category alone accounted for 100% of all crimes reported, a significant departure from the previous month's zero recorded incidents. Despite this increase, anti-social behaviour in Monmouthshire remains 100% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000 residents. The absence of other crime types—such as theft, violence, or vehicle crime—suggests a starkly different crime profile compared to the UK, where property and violent crimes typically dominate. For residents, the focus on anti-social behaviour as the sole category of concern may indicate localized issues rather than a broad trend. The data also reveals that Monmouthshire's crime mix is heavily skewed towards anti-social behaviour, with no recorded incidents in other categories, a pattern that contrasts sharply with the UK's more balanced distribution across crime types.

Monmouthshire's crime rate in October 2025 remains exceptionally low, with just 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—over 100% below the UK average. This equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 31,643 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the area's stark contrast to national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day, a statistic that aligns with Monmouthshire's historical pattern of minimal criminal activity. When compared to the previous month, the overall crime rate has shifted slightly, though the absence of any recorded crimes in October means the rate remains unchanged. The monthly exposure figure—1-in-31,643 residents—provides a tangible benchmark for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime in Monmouthshire is far lower than in most other parts of the UK. This context is particularly relevant for those considering relocation or visiting the area, as it highlights the safety profile of Monmouthshire relative to national standards.