Crime in Undy and Magor: statistics, rates and trends
397 crimes were recorded in Undy and Magor in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Undy and Magor at a glance
- Crime trends in Undy and Magor
- Types of crime in Undy and Magor
- Undy and Magor compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Undy and Magor
- Streets with the most crime in Undy and Magor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Undy and Magor
- Population and deprivation in Undy and Magor
- Questions about crime in Undy and Magor
- About this data
397 crimes were recorded in Undy and Magor in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 132 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Undy and Magor has the 923rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Undy and Magor | Monmouthshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 397 | 7,550 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.1 | 79.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,389 | 94,930 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Undy and Magor was highest in the year to July 2026 (397 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (258). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 397 | 62.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 373 | 58.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 357 | 55.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 325 | 50.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 258 | 40.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 296 | 46.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 280 | 43.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 268 | 41.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 339 | 53.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Undy and Magor 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 other theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+67%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%). The largest falls were in other theft (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 20.7 | 0.60 | +4% |
| Other theft | 67 | 10.5 | 1.64 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.0 | 1.04 | +67% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.9 | 0.90 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 0.41 | -19% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.7 | 0.49 | -8% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +125% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.59 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.35 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Undy and Magor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Undy and Magor recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 33.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Undy and Magor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Undy and Magor recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Undy and Magor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Undy and Magor recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Undy and Magor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Undy and Magor recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Undy and Magor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Undy and Magor recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Undy and Magor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Undy and Magor recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Undy and Magor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Undy and Magor recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Undy and Magor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Undy and Magor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Undy and Magor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Undy and Magor recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Undy and Magor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Undy and Magor recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Undy and Magor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Undy and Magor recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Undy and Magor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Undy and Magor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Undy and Magor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Undy and Magor recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Undy and Magor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Undy and Magor.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Undy and Magor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot | 921 | 92.3 | +49% |
| Caerleon | 687 | 86.8 | +40% |
| Portishead | 1,875 | 73.0 | +18% |
| Chepstow | 1,257 | 100.1 | +61% |
| Newport (Newport) | 20,772 | 151.2 | +143% |
| Cwmbrân | 6,227 | 137.3 | +121% |
| Clevedon | 1,218 | 56.6 | -9% |
| Rogerstone | 395 | 44.2 | -29% |
2 areas within Undy and Magor, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Magor West had the highest rate (63.9 per 1,000) and Magor East with Undy the lowest (61.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magor West | Neighbourhood | 1,659 | 106 | 63.9 |
| Magor East with Undy | Neighbourhood | 4,730 | 291 | 61.5 |
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 Undy and Magor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Rowan Close | 22 |
| On or near Rockfield View | 21 |
| On or near Seymour Way | 16 |
| On or near Bareland Street | 14 |
| On or near Millbrook Court | 14 |
| On or near Somerset Grove | 12 |
| On or near The Elms | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Undy and Magor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 124 | 31.2% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 12.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Undy and Magor has an estimated population of 6,389. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Undy and Magor sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Undy and Magor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Undy and Magor a safe place to live?
Undy and Magor recorded 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Undy and Magor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (67).
Is crime in Undy and Magor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Undy and Magor was up 6% on the year before: 397 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 373 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Undy and Magor?
Undy and Magor 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 Undy and Magor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.