Undy and Magor Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked a continuation of Undy and Magor’s low crime profile, with an overall rate of 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents—35.5% below the UK average. This figure, which has remained consistently low for several years, reflects the built-up area’s unique characteristics as a semi-rural community within Monmouthshire. The top three crime categories were violence and sexual offences (40% of all crimes), other theft (23.3%), and public order offences (10%). Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category, were 22% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent crime than in many other parts of the country. Other theft, which includes shoplifting and pickpocketing, saw a notable spike in November, though its rate remained 118% above the UK average—a discrepancy that may be attributed to the area’s proximity to retail hubs or the timing of Black Friday sales. Public order offences, which include disorderly conduct and noise complaints, were 2% below the UK average, a minor but consistent trend. Seasonal factors such as the dark evenings of November and the timing of Bonfire Night may have influenced patterns in public order and anti-social behaviour. The area’s low crime rate, combined with its semi-rural setting, suggests that factors such as community cohesion, limited nightlife, and the absence of large urban centres contribute to its relatively safe environment. These dynamics, while not definitive, align with the broader trend of lower crime rates in smaller, closely knit communities.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in burglary and criminal damage and arson, both of which doubled compared to October. This 100% increase in these categories contrasts sharply with the 71.4% drop in anti-social behaviour and the 66.7% decline in vehicle crime. The rise in burglary may be linked to seasonal factors such as the shorter evenings and increased home occupancy during November. Meanwhile, the 75% increase in other theft—primarily shoplifting—could reflect the timing of Black Friday sales, which often drive retail crime. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 40% of all crimes, but their rate was 22% below the UK average. This divergence highlights the area’s unique dynamics, where violent crime is less prevalent than in many parts of the UK. For residents, the 71.4% decrease in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible example of how targeted efforts or seasonal changes might influence local crime patterns.

November 2024 saw an 18.9% decrease in crime rates compared to the previous month, with the overall rate dropping from 6.1 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline places Undy and Magor well below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over the past year. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in November, a figure that aligns with its consistently low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 6,071, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 202 residents. This statistic provides a tangible sense of the area’s safety, though such figures are averages and do not reflect localized spikes. The population context further underscores the area’s relatively crime-free environment, with the low rate of 4.9 per 1,000 suggesting that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average. These figures, when combined with the month-on-month drop, illustrate a sustained trend of reduced criminal activity in the built-up area of Monmouthshire.