Chepstow Crime Overview
Chepstow is among the top 20 safest small towns in Gwent, and is the 51st most dangerous overall out of Gwent's 117 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Chepstow in 2020 was 57 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Gwent's overall crime rate, coming in 27% lower than the Gwent rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Chepstow is the 356th most dangerous small town, and the 2,324th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2020, Chepstow had the worst crime rate in Gwent for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.16 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Chepstow are violence and sexual offences, with 352 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 28. This is 18% higher than 2019's figure of 289 offences and a difference of 5.07 from 2019's crime rate of 23. Chepstow's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Chepstow to other towns and cities
See how Chepstow shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Chepstow and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Chepstow Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Chepstow This Year
| Chepstow | Gwent | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 400 | 32.17 | 23,954 | 40.30 | 25% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.16 | 286 | 0.48 | 200% safer |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.22 | 2,221 | 3.74 | 16% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 16 | 1.29 | 1,326 | 2.23 | 73% safer |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.38 | 1,770 | 2.98 | 12% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 20 | 1.61 | 1,426 | 2.40 | 49% safer |
| Other Theft | 49 | 3.94 | 3,317 | 5.58 | 42% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 3 | 0.24 | 257 | 0.43 | 79% safer |
| Public Order | 110 | 8.85 | 7,957 | 13.39 | 51% safer |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.64 | 249 | 0.42 | 34% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 3.30 | 2,424 | 4.08 | 24% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.16 | 222 | 0.37 | 131% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 26 | 2.09 | 2,500 | 4.21 | 101% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 352 | 28.31 | 19,207 | 32.31 | 14% safer |
Crime in Chepstow Compared To Gwent
Chepstow Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panteg | 381 | 49.93 | 15% safer |
| Fairwater | 593 | 50.89 | 12% safer |
| Liswerry | 703 | 51.14 | 12% safer |
| Gaer | 495 | 54.68 | 4.6% safer |
| Monmouth | 639 | 56.67 | 0.92% safer |
| Chepstow | 711 | 57.19 | - |
| Bettws | 471 | 58.55 | 2.3% more dangerous |
| Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen | 640 | 59.57 | 4.0% more dangerous |
| Ringland | 513 | 61.46 | 7% more dangerous |
| Pontllanfraith | 567 | 65.91 | 13% more dangerous |
| Abertillery | 763 | 66.99 | 15% more dangerous |
Chepstow Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 25 | 19 | 17 | 32 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.56 | 0.32 | 0.16 | 0.16 | Safer |
| Burglary | 0.72 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.4 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.24 | 0.24 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.7 | 9 | 13 | 9 | No change |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.32 | 0.24 | 0.40 | 0.64 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.48 | 0.16 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 17 | 23 | 23 | 28 | Getting worse |
Changes In Chepstow's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Chepstow to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 57.19 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 16% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 26% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 31% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 33% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 34% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 41% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 44% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 47% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 57% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 58% more dangerous |
Crime in Chepstow's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow South | 605 | 70 | First |
Crime in Chepstow During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Chepstow change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Chepstow saw a 500% increase in other crime. Chepstow saw a large fall in shoplifting during September, when it fell by 83% compared to September in 2019. Shoplifting saw a fall in every month of Chepstow's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +24% | +365% | +237% | +89% | +36% | +100% | -24% | +150% | +143% | +22% |
| Burglary | -33% | +60% | +75% | -75% | +50% | +100% | -67% | - | -60% | +400% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | -50% | +300% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% |
| Drugs | -50% | - | +50% | -20% | +33% | - | - | - | +150% | -50% |
| Other Crime | - | - | +100% | - | +100% | - | -50% | - | +200% | +500% |
| Other Theft | -60% | - | - | -57% | -50% | +40% | -20% | -43% | -67% | +20% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -56% | +22% | -63% | -29% | -82% | -15% | -38% | - | -50% | -7% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -33% | +67% | -64% | -80% | -40% | -71% | -83% | -60% | -67% | -57% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -63% | -67% | -40% | -50% | - | - | - | +67% | - | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +44% | +230% | -6% | +42% | -23% | +3% | +19% | +143% | -41% | +11% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Chepstow
What police force serves Chepstow?
Chepstow's local territorial police force is the Gwent Police.How dangerous is Chepstow?
Chepstow is among the top 20 safest small towns in Gwent.What is Chepstow's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Chepstow are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Chepstow?
Chepstow's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021