Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NP25 · Monmouthshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Monmouth has less crime — 70 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwood recorded substantially more crime than Monmouth in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 70, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27), while Monmouth has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Monmouth recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 70 vs 178 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Monmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Monmouth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Monmouth recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 178).