Monmouth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Monmouth's crime rate for June 2023 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 14.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than national benchmarks, masks a troubling trend in violent crime, which accounted for 51.7% of all incidents — the highest proportion in the area's monthly breakdown. Violence and sexual offences surged to 47 cases, a 104.3% increase from the previous month, raising concerns about public safety. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and the beginning of the tourist season — likely contributes to this spike, with increased foot traffic in retail and leisure areas potentially exacerbating incidents of theft and aggression. Shoplifting and vehicle crime also rose sharply, with the former increasing by 125% and the latter by 300%, both categories exceeding UK averages. These patterns align with Monmouth's character as a historic town with a mix of residential, retail, and tourist spaces. While anti-social behaviour and burglary rates remained below the UK average, the concentration of violent crime and property-related offences highlights the need for targeted community measures. The area's relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK suggests effective local policing or demographic factors, but the month-on-month increase in violent incidents indicates a shift that warrants further scrutiny.

June 2023 marked a stark increase in violent crimes, with a 104.3% rise from 23 to 47 incidents — the most significant jump in the area's crime profile. This surge in violence and sexual offences, which now account for 51.7% of all reported crimes, outpaces the UK average by 30%, indicating a troubling trend in local safety. Concurrently, vehicle crime exploded by 300%, rising from 2 to 8 incidents, a figure that may reflect increased traffic during the summer season or heightened opportunities for theft in parked vehicles. Shoplifting also saw a 125% increase, with 9 incidents reported — 30% above the UK average. While anti-social behaviour decreased by 46% compared to the UK average, this category's overall contribution to crime (11.0%) remains relatively low. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where vehicle crime has spiked and where violent incidents have concentrated.

Monmouth's crime rate in June 2023 rose sharply to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 56.9% increase from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000. This jump reflects a significant shift in local crime dynamics, with violent crimes and vehicle-related incidents surging. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of three crimes reported each day — a figure that, while modest, underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 137 residents, a statistic that highlights the impact of crime on the community. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the month-on-month rise raises concerns for residents. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 12,456 residents, even a small increase in crime rate translates to a measurable impact on daily life. These figures suggest that while Monmouth remains statistically safer than the UK average, the recent trend warrants attention from both residents and local authorities.