Monmouth Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Monmouth’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, 38.7% below the UK average of 8.0. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the area’s relative safety, though the data reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.5% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences at 14.8%. These figures align with Monmouth’s character as a historic town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where social interactions and local events may influence crime patterns. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings—likely played a role in shaping these trends. Increased foot traffic around schools and universities may have contributed to the prominence of violent crimes, while the decline in anti-social behaviour could reflect the return of students and staff to structured routines. However, the sharp rise in other thefts and burglaries raises questions about local vulnerabilities, particularly in areas with high-value property or transient populations. The overall crime rate remains low, but the shift in crime types highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of specific categories. Monmouth’s position as a relatively safe area, despite these fluctuations, is reinforced by its consistent performance below the UK average across most categories, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour lower than national benchmarks.

September 2023 saw a dramatic 100% increase in other thefts, with incidents rising from 3 to 6. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in burglaries (from 0 to 2), marks an unusual spike in property-related crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 58.3%, dropping from 12 to 5, a decline that may reflect seasonal changes as the academic year began. The crime mix also shifted significantly: violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.5% of all crimes, but this category remains 16% below the UK average. Public order offences, however, rose 13% above the UK average, a contrast that highlights the complexity of local crime patterns. For residents, the daily average of two crimes per day offers a practical benchmark for understanding local safety.

Monmouth’s crime rate in September 2023 rose by 5.2% compared to August, moving from 4.7 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day over the 30-day period, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the monthly rhythm of crime in the area. When scaled to the population of 12,456, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 204 residents. This statistic underscores the relatively low frequency of crime relative to the area’s size, placing Monmouth well below the UK average for most categories. The population context further highlights that even with the 5.2% rise, the absolute number of crimes remains low, reinforcing the area’s position as a safer locale compared to national trends.