Crime in Abergavenny: statistics, rates and trends
1,920 crimes were recorded in Abergavenny in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abergavenny at a glance
- Crime trends in Abergavenny
- Types of crime in Abergavenny
- Abergavenny compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Abergavenny
- Streets with the most crime in Abergavenny
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abergavenny
- Demographics of Abergavenny
- Questions about crime in Abergavenny
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (646), anti-social behaviour (416) and public order (229) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 124th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Abergavenny | Monmouthshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,920 | 7,626 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.2 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,527 | 94,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Abergavenny peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,933 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,168). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 64%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,920 | 132.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,890 | 130.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,933 | 133.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,439 | 99.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,291 | 88.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,216 | 83.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,422 | 97.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,349 | 92.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,168 | 80.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 195 |
| July 2026 | 180 |
| June 2026 | 171 |
| May 2026 | 172 |
| April 2026 | 159 |
| March 2026 | 169 |
| February 2026 | 141 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 128 |
| November 2025 | 158 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 160 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abergavenny recorded notably more public order (2.4 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (86% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (45% below) and other crime (32% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 46 to 60, while drugs fell from 49 to 33 and other crime fell from 28 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 646 | 44.5 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 416 | 28.6 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 229 | 15.8 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 200 | 13.8 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 159 | 10.9 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Other theft | 94 | 6.5 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 60 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Abergavenny; the highest is Tredegar (182.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakdale (61.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abergavenny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abersychan | 743 | 103.0 | -22% |
| Brynmawr | 887 | 162.2 | +23% |
| Abertillery | 1,570 | 143.4 | +9% |
| Ebbw Vale | 3,028 | 147.8 | +12% |
| Pontypool | 2,694 | 97.2 | -26% |
| Tredegar | 2,425 | 182.4 | +38% |
| Newbridge | 567 | 99.5 | -25% |
| Oakdale | 331 | 61.3 | -54% |
Of the 7 areas within Abergavenny, Pen Y Fal had the highest crime rate (305.4 per 1,000) and Mardy the lowest (72.2), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Y Fal | Neighbourhood | 1,644 | 502 | 305.4 |
| Park | Neighbourhood | 1,725 | 374 | 216.8 |
| Grofield | Neighbourhood | 1,863 | 226 | 121.3 |
| Lansdown | Neighbourhood | 3,295 | 338 | 102.6 |
| Cantref | Neighbourhood | 1,490 | 138 | 92.6 |
| Croesonen | Neighbourhood | 2,807 | 219 | 78.0 |
| Mardy | Neighbourhood | 1,703 | 123 | 72.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Abergavenny over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Priory Lane” (147).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Priory Lane | 147 |
| On or near Parking Area | 131 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 86 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 80 |
| On or near Park Road | 68 |
| On or near Radstock Court | 62 |
| On or near Old Hereford Road | 52 |
| On or near Monk Street | 49 |
| On or near Rother Avenue | 47 |
| On or near Clos Y Pinwydd | 41 |
Of the 1,504 crimes in Abergavenny with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 416 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 538 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 451 | 30.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 271 | 18.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Abergavenny has an estimated population of 14,527 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (27%, against 19%), more retired residents (30%, against 22%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abergavenny average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Abergavenny | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Abergavenny a safe place to live?
Abergavenny recorded 132.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 124th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Abergavenny?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 646 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (416).
Is crime in Abergavenny going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abergavenny was up 2% on the year before: 1,920 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,890 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abergavenny?
About 14,527 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abergavenny?
Abergavenny is policed by Gwent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.