Monmouth Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Public order offences in Monmouth during April 2025 were 104% above the UK average, marking a striking outlier in the area’s crime profile. This category, which includes anti-social behaviour and disturbances, accounted for 16.5% of all reported crimes, significantly higher than the UK’s 0.5 per 1,000 residents. While the overall crime rate stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents—11.7% below the UK’s 7.7 per 1,000—the imbalance between public order and other categories raises questions about local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequent category (34.1% of total crimes), followed by shoplifting (12.9%) and anti-social behaviour (12.9%). The seasonal context of April, with its Easter period and spring weather, may partly explain heightened outdoor activity and associated disruptions. Monmouth’s built-up area within Monmouthshire likely experiences unique pressures from tourism and local events, contributing to the spike in public order offences. Despite this, the area’s overall crime rate remains below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community initiatives that mitigate broader criminal activity.

April 2025 saw sharp increases in three specific categories: possession of weapons (up 100% from 0 to 1), bicycle theft (up 100% from 0 to 1), and burglary (up 100% from 0 to 3). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, signal emerging trends worth monitoring. Conversely, other theft fell by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), drugs offences dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 31.3% (from 16 to 11). The contrast between these shifts highlights a combination of local factors and broader crime patterns. For instance, the 100% increase in burglary may reflect seasonal transitions—residents returning from Easter holidays or increased foot traffic in the town centre. Meanwhile, the drop in anti-social behaviour could indicate the effectiveness of recent community engagement efforts or the natural ebb of seasonal disturbances. Public order offences, however, remained starkly elevated, with 14 cases recorded—104% above the UK average. This figure, which includes disturbances and rowdy behaviour, may be linked to Monmouth’s role as a tourist destination during spring, where increased visitor numbers could strain local infrastructure and amplify conflicts.

Monmouth’s crime rate in April 2025 (6.8 per 1,000 residents) marked an 8.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend over recent months. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent need for vigilance in a historically significant town. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a monthly exposure rate that compares favourably to many similar-sized communities. With a population of 12,456, Monmouth’s relatively low crime rate suggests that its compact built-up area may benefit from strong community cohesion or effective local policing strategies. The contrast with the UK average—where Monmouth’s rate is 11.7% below the national figure—highlights the area’s relative safety, though the spike in public order offences complicates this picture. Residents may find the 1-in-147 monthly exposure rate particularly useful for contextualising the scale of risk, as it provides a tangible measure of how frequently crime impacts individual households compared to broader national trends.