Gwent Police

Is Overmonnow Safe?

Crime statistics for Overmonnow. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 794 crimes
77 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

794 Crimes (last 36 months)
40.1% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓50.2% 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 36 months — 794 total crimes recorded in Overmonnow

Violent Crime
329 41.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
149 18.8%
Public Order
102 12.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
55 6.9%
Other Theft
31 3.9%
Vehicle Crime
29 3.7%
Shoplifting
27 3.4%
Other Crime
22 2.8%
Drugs
16 2%
Burglary
13 1.6%
Bicycle Theft
10 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
6 0.8%
Robbery
3 0.4%
Theft from Person
2 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Overmonnow — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Overmonnow safe?

Overmonnow has a CrimeRadar safety score of 77/100, rated Safe. A total of 164 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 50.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Overmonnow is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

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

164 crimes were recorded in Overmonnow 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 50.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (329 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 329 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Overmonnow?

The most common crime in Overmonnow is Violent Crime, with 329 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 200.6% 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 Overmonnow increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Overmonnow is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 50.2% — from 329 crimes in the previous 12 months to 164 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Overmonnow?

Overmonnow has a safety score of 77 out of 100 (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 Overmonnow compare to the Gwent Police average?

Overmonnow has a safety score of 77/100, while the Gwent Police force area average is 69/100. Overmonnow 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 Overmonnow?

40.1% of crimes recorded in Overmonnow 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 Overmonnow?

329 violent crimes were recorded in Overmonnow in the last 12 months — representing 200.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 149 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 Overmonnow last updated?

The crime data for Overmonnow was last updated in May 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 Overmonnow with other areas?

You can compare Overmonnow 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: May 2026.