Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP11 · Caerphilly
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP25 · Monmouthshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Abercarn has less crime — 54 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Monmouth saw somewhat more crime than Abercarn in April 2026 (70 vs 54 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abercarn sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Monmouth has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Abercarn recorded fewer crimes than Monmouth — 54 vs 70 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Abercarn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Abercarn saw higher rates of Public order while Monmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Abercarn recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 70).