Monmouth Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Monmouth, the crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in July 2024 translates to a daily risk of roughly one in every 156 people encountering a reported crime over the course of the month. This figure, while not negligible, is 23.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, indicating that Monmouth remains a relatively safe area compared to the national context. The most common crimes reported in July were violence and sexual offences (26.3% of total incidents), followed closely by anti-social behaviour (26.3%). These categories, while significant, contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.9 per 1,000—Monmouth’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000 was 40% below that. The seasonal context of July, a peak month for tourism and festivals in this historic town, likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns. For example, public order offences—often linked to crowded spaces and transient populations—rose sharply, while vehicle crime, typically associated with commuter parking or rural areas, fell by 13% compared to the UK average. This interplay between seasonal activity and local geography suggests that Monmouth’s crime profile is shaped by both its compact built-up area and its role as a tourist destination. The decline in violent crime may also reflect the absence of students, who often drive spikes in certain categories during term time, though this hypothesis requires further analysis of longitudinal data.

July 2024 saw a 175% increase in public order offences, rising from four to 11 incidents. This jump aligns with the area’s seasonal rhythm, as Monmouth’s historic town centre likely experiences heightened foot traffic during summer festivals and tourist events. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 34.4%, dropping from 32 to 21 cases, potentially due to the closure of schools and a shift in community dynamics during the summer holidays. Shoplifting also rose by 100%, from four to eight incidents, a trend consistent with increased retail activity during peak tourist months. Anti-social behaviour surged by 61.5%, reaching 21 cases—a figure 17% above the UK average. This suggests that while overall crime remains low, certain categories may spike in response to seasonal factors such as festivals, which attract transient populations and place additional pressure on local policing resources. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be public order offences, which now account for 13.8% of all reported crimes in July.

Monmouth’s July 2024 crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.6% decline from the previous month’s 6.7 per 1,000. This suggests a slight but consistent trend in maintaining lower-than-UK-average crime levels, which stood at 8.4 per 1,000 for the same period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes each day in July, a figure that, while modest, reflects the density of activity in a compact built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 156 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 12,456 people. This monthly exposure figure, when contextualised against the population, underscores that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis, though localised spikes in certain categories—such as public order offences—may draw attention. The contrast with the UK average highlights Monmouth’s unique position as a historically quieter area, possibly influenced by its rural setting and lower population density compared to major urban centres.