Undy and Magor Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Undy and Magor's February 2025 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places it 32.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Monmouthshire, a largely rural county, exhibits a crime profile shaped by its seasonal rhythms and local demographics. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences (37% of total crimes), followed by other theft (33.3%) and criminal damage and arson (11.1%). 'other theft'—a category encompassing theft from vehicles, premises, and individuals—surpassed the UK average by 226%, highlighting a striking local anomaly. This spike may reflect undetected vulnerabilities in local security measures or transient population movements. Conversely, violent crime rates in the area were 28% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of interpersonal conflict compared to national trends. Seasonal context plays a role: as a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, February typically sees a pre-spring lull in crime, though the 'other theft' surge complicates this pattern. The area's small population (6,071 residents) and likely low population density may also contribute to the stark contrast in theft rates, though further analysis of local economic factors would be needed to explore this fully. The overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, indicating a relatively safe environment for residents despite the 'other theft' spike.

February 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour each doubling from January levels. Other theft increased by 28.6%, driven by a rise from seven to nine incidents—a jump that could signal targeted activity or seasonal factors. Vehicle crime, however, fell by 50%, with incidents dropping from two to one, possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity during colder weather. The 'other theft' category's 226% above the UK average is particularly noteworthy, as it outpaces national trends by a margin that warrants scrutiny. While the area's overall violent crime rate remains 28% below the UK average, the concentration of theft-related crimes suggests a need for targeted interventions. The sharp increase in public order offences, now at 0.3 per 1,000 residents (up from 0.1 in January), may indicate heightened tensions during the pre-spring transition, though no direct link to local events is evident. Residents might find the drop in vehicle crime reassuring, as it aligns with seasonal trends of reduced pedestrian and vehicular movement in colder months. These fluctuations underscore the complexity of local crime dynamics, where broader national patterns sometimes diverge sharply from area-specific realities.

Undy and Magor's crime rate in February 2025 (4.5 per 1,000) marked a 20.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.6 per 1,000, indicating a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in February, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's small population and low overall crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average, which is not provided in this dataset. When considering the population context, the 6,071 residents of Undy and Magor are exposed to a crime rate that is 32.8% below the national average, suggesting a relatively secure environment. The daily crime count, while seemingly low, may not capture the full picture of local concerns, as some crimes—particularly 'other theft'—could be underreported or overlooked in routine data collection. The 20.5% monthly decline aligns with seasonal expectations, as February typically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for crimes like burglary or public order disturbances. However, the sharp rise in 'other theft' complicates this narrative, highlighting the need for ongoing analysis of specific crime types and their local drivers.