Crime in Chepstow: statistics, rates and trends
1,293 crimes were recorded in Chepstow in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chepstow at a glance
- Crime trends in Chepstow
- Types of crime in Chepstow
- Chepstow compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chepstow
- Streets with the most crime in Chepstow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chepstow
- Demographics of Chepstow
- Questions about crime in Chepstow
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (375), shoplifting (214) and anti-social behaviour (197) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 319th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Chepstow | Monmouthshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,293 | 7,626 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.9 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,561 | 94,930 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Chepstow of any year here (1,293 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,293 | 102.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,146 | 91.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,133 | 90.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 989 | 78.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 896 | 71.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 994 | 79.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,106 | 88.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 925 | 73.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 984 | 78.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 150 |
| July 2026 | 128 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 130 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chepstow recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), burglary (59% above the national rate) and public order (54% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (28% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 41 to 71 and vehicle crime rose from 26 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 375 | 29.9 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 214 | 17.0 | 8.5 | +55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 15.7 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 129 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Other theft | 80 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Burglary | 71 | 5.7 | 3.6 | +73% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +73% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Chepstow; the highest is Patchway (202.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne (46.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chepstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot | 918 | 92.0 | -11% |
| Thornbury | 964 | 66.5 | -35% |
| Undy and Magor | 397 | 62.1 | -40% |
| Patchway | 4,081 | 202.2 | +96% |
| Bradley Stoke | 1,488 | 57.8 | -44% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +4% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,313 | 76.5 | -26% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 705 | 46.1 | -55% |
Of the 4 areas within Chepstow, Chepstow Castle and Larkfield had the highest crime rate (191.5 per 1,000) and St Kingsmark the lowest (45.9), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow Castle and Larkfield | Neighbourhood | 3,801 | 728 | 191.5 |
| Bulwark and Thornwell | Neighbourhood | 5,033 | 377 | 74.9 |
| Mount Pleasant | Neighbourhood | 2,398 | 127 | 53.0 |
| St Kingsmark | Neighbourhood | 1,329 | 61 | 45.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Chepstow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (162).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 162 |
| On or near Supermarket | 149 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 73 |
| On or near Beaufort Square | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Deans Hill | 27 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 26 |
| On or near St Mary Street | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Bank Street | 20 |
Of the 1,096 crimes in Chepstow with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 197 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 367 | 33.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 342 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 206 | 18.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Chepstow has an estimated population of 12,561 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chepstow average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chepstow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Chepstow a safe place to live?
Chepstow recorded 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 319th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Chepstow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 375 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (214).
Is crime in Chepstow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chepstow was up 13% on the year before: 1,293 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,146 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chepstow?
About 12,561 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chepstow?
Chepstow 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.