Abergavenny Crime Overview
Abergavenny is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Gwent, and is the 28th most dangerous overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Abergavenny in 2020 was 72 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 1.4% lower than the Gwent rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Abergavenny is the 183rd most dangerous small town, and the 1,334th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2017, Abergavenny had the worst crime rate in Gwent for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.19 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Abergavenny are violence and sexual offences, with 332 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 32. This is 14% higher than 2019's figure of 286 offences and a difference of 4.48 from 2019's crime rate of 28. Abergavenny's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 3 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 9 crimes.
Compare Abergavenny to other towns and cities
See how Abergavenny shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Abergavenny and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Abergavenny Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Abergavenny This Year
| Abergavenny | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 364 | 35.45 | 23,954 | 40.30 | 14% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.39 | 286 | 0.48 | 23% safer |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.53 | 2,221 | 3.74 | 48% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 19 | 1.85 | 1,326 | 2.23 | 21% safer |
| Drugs | 43 | 4.19 | 1,770 | 2.98 | 29% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 18 | 1.75 | 1,426 | 2.40 | 37% safer |
| Other Theft | 59 | 5.75 | 3,317 | 5.58 | 3.0% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.29 | 257 | 0.43 | 48% safer |
| Public Order | 136 | 13.25 | 7,957 | 13.39 | 1.1% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.29 | 249 | 0.42 | 45% safer |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 4.48 | 2,424 | 4.08 | 9% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.29 | 222 | 0.37 | 28% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 43 | 4.19 | 2,500 | 4.21 | 0.48% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 332 | 32.34 | 19,207 | 32.31 | 0.09% more dangerous |
Crime in Abergavenny Compared To Gwent
Abergavenny Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringland | 513 | 61.46 | 16% safer |
| Pontllanfraith | 567 | 65.91 | 9% safer |
| Abertillery | 763 | 66.99 | 7% safer |
| Victoria | 557 | 68.28 | 4.8% safer |
| Caerphilly | 1,089 | 68.52 | 4.5% safer |
| Abergavenny | 735 | 71.59 | - |
| Gelligaer | 1,401 | 73.41 | 2.5% more dangerous |
| Blackwood | 653 | 77.41 | 8% more dangerous |
| Nantyglo and Blaina | 735 | 77.47 | 8% more dangerous |
| Tredegar | 1,273 | 82.51 | 13% more dangerous |
| Bargoed | 1,111 | 90.72 | 21% more dangerous |
Abergavenny Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 22 | 21 | 20 | 35 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.39 | 0.88 | 0.39 | 0.39 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.3 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.39 | 0.49 | 0.88 | 0.29 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.6 | 13 | 17 | 13 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.29 | 0.49 | 0.29 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.39 | 1.1 | 0.68 | 0.29 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.2 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 32 | 28 | 32 | Getting worse |
Changes In Abergavenny's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Abergavenny to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 6% safer |
| Abergavenny | 71.59 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 8% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 14% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 17% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 17% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 27% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 30% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 33% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 46% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 48% more dangerous |
Crime in Abergavenny's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abergavenny North | 490 | 64 | First |
Crime in Abergavenny During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Abergavenny change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Abergavenny saw a 500% increase in vehicle crime. Abergavenny saw a large fall in shoplifting during November, when it fell by 83% compared to November in 2019. Shoplifting saw a fall in every month of Abergavenny's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -12% | +250% | +172% | +24% | +142% | - | +171% | +37% | -6% | +118% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -20% | - | - | - | +200% | +33% | -60% | -50% | -50% | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -50% | +20% | - | +300% | -80% | - | - | +100% | - | -50% |
| Drugs | +50% | - | +133% | -13% | +17% | - | -75% | +25% | - | -70% |
| Other Crime | -50% | - | +100% | -50% | - | -50% | - | +100% | -75% | - |
| Other Theft | +50% | -60% | -30% | -50% | +133% | -25% | -20% | -63% | -25% | -60% |
| Public Order | +10% | +8% | -57% | -71% | -21% | +40% | -6% | -42% | -9% | +25% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -13% | -50% | +100% | -60% | -50% | -73% | -71% | -64% | -83% | -60% |
| Vehicle Crime | +125% | -33% | -38% | - | +150% | +500% | -50% | - | -25% | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -4% | - | +10% | -22% | +41% | +43% | +4% | +61% | -24% | +85% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Abergavenny
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Abergavenny's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021