Crime in Monmouth: statistics, rates and trends
968 crimes were recorded in Monmouth in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Monmouth at a glance
- Crime trends in Monmouth
- Types of crime in Monmouth
- Monmouth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Monmouth
- Streets with the most crime in Monmouth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Monmouth
- Demographics of Monmouth
- Questions about crime in Monmouth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (328), shoplifting (179) and anti-social behaviour (153) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 505th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Monmouth | Monmouthshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 968 | 7,626 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.4 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,079 | 94,930 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Monmouth peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,066 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (774). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 968 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,066 | 96.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,004 | 90.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 893 | 80.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 829 | 74.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 843 | 76.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 953 | 86.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 853 | 77.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 774 | 69.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
Compared with England and Wales, Monmouth recorded notably more shoplifting (91% above the national rate) and public order (29% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (48% below) and burglary (34% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 52 to 37 and public order fell from 126 to 95.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 328 | 29.6 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 179 | 16.2 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 13.8 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Public order | 95 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Monmouth; the highest is Abergavenny (132.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Undy and Magor (62.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Monmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross-on-Wye | 833 | 73.3 | -16% |
| Chepstow | 1,293 | 102.9 | +18% |
| Abergavenny | 1,920 | 132.2 | +51% |
| Caldicot | 918 | 92.0 | +5% |
| Pontypool | 2,694 | 97.2 | +11% |
| Abersychan | 743 | 103.0 | +18% |
| Thornbury | 964 | 66.5 | -24% |
| Undy and Magor | 397 | 62.1 | -29% |
Of the 5 areas within Monmouth, Town had the highest crime rate (214.3 per 1,000) and Osbaston the lowest (12.8), 17 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Neighbourhood | 1,521 | 326 | 214.3 |
| Overmonnow | Neighbourhood | 2,395 | 287 | 119.8 |
| Wyesham | Neighbourhood | 2,178 | 130 | 59.7 |
| Drybridge | Neighbourhood | 3,502 | 206 | 58.8 |
| Osbaston | Neighbourhood | 1,483 | 19 | 12.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Monmouth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 104 |
| On or near Monnow Street | 79 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near St Thomas'S Square | 45 |
| On or near Castle Close | 33 |
| On or near Agincourt Square | 32 |
| On or near Portal Road | 30 |
| On or near Monkswell Close | 28 |
| On or near Carbonne Close | 24 |
| On or near Agincourt Street | 21 |
Of the 815 crimes in Monmouth with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 153 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 277 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 191 | 23.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 56 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Monmouth has an estimated population of 11,079 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), more retired residents (30%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the Wales WIMD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Monmouth average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Monmouth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (Wales) |
Is Monmouth a safe place to live?
Monmouth recorded 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 505th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Monmouth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 328 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (179).
Is crime in Monmouth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monmouth was down 9% on the year before: 968 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,066 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Monmouth?
About 11,079 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Monmouth?
Monmouth 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.