Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP25 · Monmouthshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP22 · Blaenau Gwent
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Monmouth has less crime — 70 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Tredegar recorded notably higher crime than Monmouth in April 2026 — 164 vs 70 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Monmouth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Tredegar has more Criminal damage & arson (25). 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 Tredegar — 70 vs 164 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Monmouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Monmouth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tredegar had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Monmouth recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 164).