Crime in Chepstow: statistics, rates and trends
1,257 crimes were recorded in Chepstow in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chepstow
- Questions about crime in Chepstow
- About this data
1,257 crimes were recorded in Chepstow in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 365 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Chepstow has the 351st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chepstow | Monmouthshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,257 | 7,550 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.1 | 79.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,561 | 94,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chepstow was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,257 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (901). Over the whole period it rose 32%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,257 | 100.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,140 | 90.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,120 | 89.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 961 | 76.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 901 | 71.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,019 | 81.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,091 | 86.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 946 | 75.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 953 | 75.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chepstow over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, public order, burglary.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+72%) and burglary (+65%). The largest falls were in other crime (-27%) and drugs (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 365 | 29.1 | 0.85 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 201 | 16.0 | 1.04 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 193 | 15.4 | 1.85 | +46% |
| Public order | 128 | 10.2 | 1.53 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 6.8 | 1.01 | +16% |
| Other theft | 82 | 6.5 | 1.02 | +9% |
| Burglary | 66 | 5.3 | 1.49 | +65% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.4 | 1.05 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.4 | 0.70 | +72% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.31 | +14% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chepstow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chepstow recorded 365 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 29.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chepstow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chepstow recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chepstow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chepstow recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chepstow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chepstow recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chepstow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chepstow recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chepstow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chepstow recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chepstow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chepstow recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chepstow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chepstow recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chepstow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chepstow recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chepstow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chepstow recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chepstow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chepstow recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chepstow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chepstow recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chepstow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chepstow recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chepstow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chepstow recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Chepstow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chepstow.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chepstow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot | 921 | 92.3 | -8% |
| Thornbury | 968 | 66.7 | -33% |
| Undy and Magor | 397 | 62.1 | -38% |
| Patchway | 4,069 | 201.6 | +101% |
| Bradley Stoke | 1,478 | 57.4 | -43% |
| Lydney | 788 | 73.6 | -26% |
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | +6% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,307 | 76.2 | -24% |
4 areas within Chepstow, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chepstow Castle and Larkfield had the highest rate (183.6 per 1,000) and Mount Pleasant the lowest (51.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow Castle and Larkfield | Neighbourhood | 3,801 | 698 | 183.6 |
| Bulwark and Thornwell | Neighbourhood | 5,033 | 366 | 72.7 |
| St Kingsmark | Neighbourhood | 1,329 | 70 | 52.7 |
| Mount Pleasant | Neighbourhood | 2,398 | 123 | 51.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chepstow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 148 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 146 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 70 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Beaufort Square | 39 |
| On or near Deans Hill | 31 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 25 |
| On or near St Mary Street | 24 |
| On or near Magnolia Close | 20 |
| On or near Hocker Hill Street | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chepstow over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 352 | 28.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 336 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 201 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 184 | 14.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Chepstow has an estimated population of 12,561. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chepstow sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chepstow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Chepstow a safe place to live?
Chepstow recorded 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chepstow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 365 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (201).
Is crime in Chepstow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chepstow was up 10% on the year before: 1,257 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,140 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chepstow?
Chepstow is policed by Gwent. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chepstow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.