Monmouth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences constitute the dominant category in Monmouth's February 2024 crime picture, accounting for 46% of all reported incidents. This category alone occurs at a rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents, 28% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for the area stands at 7.0 per 1,000, 1.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The winter month context may explain the lower volume of outdoor-related crimes, though the dominance of violent offences suggests persistent challenges in this category. Public order offences, at 1.0 per 1,000 (14.9% of total), also exceed UK rates by 104%, highlighting a notable disparity. Shoplifting, while a smaller portion of the total (10.3%), saw a 200% increase from January, potentially linked to pre-spring retail activity or shifts in offender behaviour. The area's crime profile, shaped by its historic character and market-town identity, may see fluctuations tied to seasonal rhythms, such as reduced foot traffic in winter or concentrated interactions in public spaces. These patterns, while not fully explained by the data, align with the broader context of Monmouth as a relatively low-crime area where violent offences remain a focal concern.

February 2024 witnessed a sharp 200% increase in shoplifting, rising from three to nine incidents. This spike, though unexplained by the data, aligns with seasonal patterns where retail activity may intensify pre-spring. Bicycle theft also surged by 100%, with one incident reported—a figure that, while small, could indicate targeted theft in specific areas. Conversely, other crime fell by 83.3%, from six to one incident, suggesting a possible reduction in unclassified incidents. Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category, occurring at 3.2 per 1,000 residents—28% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Public order offences also exceeded UK rates by 104%, with 13 incidents reported. These figures highlight a stark contrast between Monmouth's violent crime trends and its performance in property-related offences, where categories like anti-social behaviour (43% below UK average) and vehicle crime (55% below UK average) suggest lower levels of disorder. Residents may find the 10.1% month-on-month rise in overall crime rate a useful indicator for local vigilance.

Monmouth's February 2024 crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.1% increase from the previous month's 6.3 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, reflects shifts in crime patterns typical of winter months, when lower outdoor activity may concentrate interactions in specific areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day in February, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure rate. This statistic, while low, underscores the relative safety of Monmouth compared to larger urban centres. The population context further highlights that, despite the 10.1% rise, the overall rate remains 1.4% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing initiatives or seasonal dynamics—may be moderating broader trends. These figures, when viewed alongside the area's character as a historic market town, suggest that crime remains a manageable concern for residents.