Monmouth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Monmouth's built-up area in November 2023 maintained a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, 24.0% below the UK average of 7.5. This position as one of the UK's safest areas is reinforced by a crime profile dominated by violence and sexual offences (34 cases, 47.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (9 cases) and public order incidents (7 cases). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—appears to have influenced patterns, with violent crime rates slightly exceeding the UK average. However, the area's performance in property-related crimes is stronger than national benchmarks: anti-social behaviour is 33% below the UK average, shoplifting is 45% below, and vehicle crime is 60% below. These figures suggest effective policing in retail zones and residential areas, though the 100% increase in bicycle theft and robbery highlights vulnerabilities in specific locations. The overall balance between violent and property crime (47.9% vs 52.1%) reflects Monmouth's character as a small town with a mix of historical sites, local businesses, and residential areas, where interpersonal conflicts and minor disputes may contribute to higher rates of violence compared to larger urban centres. The relatively low crime rate, combined with targeted reductions in property crime, indicates that local initiatives—whether through community engagement, environmental design, or policing strategies—are likely contributing to the area's safer-than-average profile.

November 2023 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft and robbery, with both crimes rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 66.7% drop in burglary cases, which fell from three to one. Shoplifting also declined by 50.0%, from eight to four incidents, potentially linked to the post-Black Friday lull in retail activity. The area's violent crime rate (2.7 per 1,000) is 4% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences comprising 47.9% of all crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) is 33% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement strategies may be in place. The decrease in vehicle crime (60% below UK average) could reflect reduced traffic during the holiday season or improved local policing efforts in car parks and residential areas.

Monmouth's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 20.3% decline from the previous month's 7.2 rate. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its overall rate 24.0% below the national average. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 175 residents over the course of the month. When considering the local population of 12,456, this suggests a relatively low level of exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. The shift in crime patterns between October and November appears to reflect seasonal rhythms, with fewer incidents of vehicle crime and shoplifting aligning with the transition from late autumn to winter. However, the rise in bicycle theft and robbery highlights the need for continued vigilance in specific areas, particularly as evening hours lengthen and Black Friday shopping activity wanes.