Monmouth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Monmouth’s overall crime rate in May 2025 was 6.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 24.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This significant gap suggests that the built-up area within Monmouthshire maintains a safer profile than the national average. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.4% of all reported incidents (36 cases), followed closely by public order (15.8%) and anti-social behaviour (15.8%). The dominance of violent crime may be influenced by May’s seasonal dynamics, as extended evenings and increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal disputes. However, Monmouth’s anti-social behaviour rate (1.0 per 1,000) was 30% below the UK average, indicating effective local measures in managing disruptive conduct. The town’s lower property crime rate, particularly for vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000), both below UK averages, may reflect the area’s lower density and stronger community cohesion. Seasonal factors such as longer evenings and the presence of bank holidays in May could have influenced crime patterns, with outdoor drinking and socialising driving both increases in violent crime and decreases in property-related offences. The data suggests a combination of local characteristics and seasonal trends shaping Monmouth’s crime profile.

May 2025 saw notable decreases in several crime categories, including criminal damage and arson (-77.8%), burglary (-33.3%), and other theft (-33.3%). These reductions may align with seasonal patterns, as May’s extended daylight hours and increased community activity could have discouraged opportunistic crimes. Conversely, other crime increased by 100% (0 to 5 cases), while vehicle crime rose by 50% (2 to 3 cases). This uptick in other crime may reflect the emergence of new types of incidents not previously captured in the data. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 47.4% of all crimes, albeit slightly above the UK average (2.9 vs 2.8 per 1,000). Public order offences also rose sharply, with Monmouth’s rate 72% above the UK average. Residents may find the 100% increase in other crime particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a shift in the nature of incidents occurring in the area.

Monmouth's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 10.6% decrease from April's 6.8 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of improved safety relative to the previous month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 164 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Monmouth compared to larger urban centres. When viewed through the lens of population, the 12,456 residents of Monmouth experience crime at a rate significantly below the UK average, with the monthly exposure figure illustrating how infrequent incidents are for individuals living in this built-up area. The reduction in overall crime may partly reflect seasonal factors, as May’s longer evenings and increased social activity in public spaces could have encouraged more community engagement and deterrence efforts.