Crime is decreasing and LOW in Usk
Usk has a crime rate of 31.6 per 1,000, with a safety score of 92/100. Get detailed crime statistics and safety insights for Usk.
Usk's crime rate is significantly lower than UK average
Based on population of 2,597 over 12 months
Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 31.6 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 12 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.4 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 33.2 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 92 out of 100 |
| Population | 2,597 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Comparison | significantly lower than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 11.2 | 35% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.5 | 11% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 3.1 | 10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 3.1 | 10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.3 | 7% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.3 | 7% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.9 | 6% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.9 | 6% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.9 | 6% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.4 | 1% |
Usk records an impressively low overall crime rate of 31.6 per 1,000 people per year, placing it significantly safer than the UK average of 93.4 per 1,000. The area boasts an excellent safety score of 92 out of 100, well above the national average of 78. Furthermore, Usk has experienced a positive trend with a year-over-year decrease in crime of 9.9%. These figures provide a reassuring overview for residents, highlighting a consistently secure environment.
Usk has a good safety score compared to the UK average (78).
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Protect Against These ThreatsIn Usk, Violence and sexual offences are the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 35.4% of all incidents with 29 crimes (11.2 per 1,000 residents). Public order offences follow as the second most common, making up 11.0% of crimes (9 incidents, 3.5 per 1,000), with Vehicle crime ranking third at 9.8% (8 incidents, 3.1 per 1,000). When considering property-related crime, which includes burglary, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, other theft, and shoplifting, Usk's rate stands at 12.0 per 1,000 people. This is considerably lower than the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000. For homeowners and residents, this indicates a significantly reduced risk of offences directly impacting personal property, reinforcing the area's strong safety profile.
Usk has a 66.2% lower crime rate than the UK average.
Usk has demonstrated a positive shift in its crime statistics, with a notable year-over-year decrease of 9.9% in overall reported crimes. Analysis of the monthly trend data shows fluctuations but points to a general decline. For instance, after a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 in October 2024, the crime rate saw a dip to 1.2 in January 2025, then a rise to 5.0 in March. While there were some increases in the following months, the overall picture indicates an improving safety environment for residents. This sustained decrease is a positive indicator of community safety efforts and local policing effectiveness.
Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.
Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on Usk's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Morning crimes are dominated by theft (29%), vehicle crime (27%), and burglary (17%) as daily routines commence.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoon sees elevated theft (33%) and burglary (30%), often linked to daytime activity and unattended homes.
6pm - 12am
Evening hours show a significant rise in 'other' crime (42%) and vehicle crime (25%), with burglary (23%) also present.
12am - 6am
Night-time indicates increased vehicle crime (51%), 'other' crime (21%), and burglary (23%) as properties are less supervised.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by Usk's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in Usk, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Crime patterns in Usk demonstrate shifts throughout the day. Morning hours (6am-12pm) are dominated by theft-related offences (29%), vehicle crime (27%), and burglary (17%). The afternoon (12pm-6pm) sees theft increase slightly to 33% and burglary to 30%, likely reflecting periods of increased commercial activity and unattended properties. In the evening (6pm-12am), 'other' crime becomes the most significant category at 42%, while vehicle crime increases to 25%. Night-time (12am-6am) is characterised by a significant rise in vehicle crime (51%), alongside 'other' crime (21%) and burglary (23%), indicating vulnerabilities during hours of darkness and reduced activity.
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The average burglary takes just 8-10 minutes. Even when police respond quickly, burglars are often gone before anyone arrives.
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When comparing Usk's crime statistics with its surrounding built-up areas, a regional context emerges. Usk's impressively low overall crime rate of 31.6 per 1,000 is generally lower than its immediate neighbours. Areas such as Llangibby, Penperlleni, Mamhilad, and Raglan contribute to the local crime landscape. Understanding these local variations helps residents gauge their immediate environment and provides valuable insight when considering regional safety profiles and how Usk stands within them as a particularly safe community.
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How we source and verify crime information for Usk
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in Usk. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Last updated: September 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately every two months
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