Gwent Police

Is Caerwent Safe?

Crime statistics for Caerwent. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 40 crimes
86 / 100 Very Safe

Safety Score !

40 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓38.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 40 total crimes recorded in Caerwent

Violent Crime
14 35%
Anti-Social Behaviour
8 20%
Criminal Damage & Arson
7 17.5%
Other Theft
5 12.5%
Public Order
2 5%
Burglary
1 2.5%
Vehicle Crime
1 2.5%
Drugs
1 2.5%
Other Crime
1 2.5%
Theft from Person
0 0%
Possession of Weapons
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Caerwent — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caerwent safe?

Caerwent has a CrimeRadar safety score of 86/100, rated Very Safe. A total of 40 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 38.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Caerwent is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Caerwent in the last 12 months?

40 crimes were recorded in Caerwent in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 38.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (65 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 14 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Caerwent?

The most common crime in Caerwent is Violent Crime, with 14 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 35% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Caerwent increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Caerwent is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 38.5% — from 65 crimes in the previous 12 months to 40 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Caerwent?

Caerwent has a safety score of 86 out of 100 (Very Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Caerwent compare to the Gwent Police average?

Caerwent has a safety score of 86/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 70/100. Caerwent is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Caerwent?

0% of crimes recorded in Caerwent resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Gwent Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Caerwent?

14 violent crimes were recorded in Caerwent in the last 12 months — representing 35% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 8 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Caerwent last updated?

The crime data for Caerwent was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Caerwent with other areas?

You can compare Caerwent with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.