Crime Rates at Holly Close, Bulwark, Chepstow, NP16 5RP

Holly Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bulwark and Thornwell , and the 9th lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Holly Close (NP16 5RP) in the last 12 months was 8.7 per 1,000 residents and was 87.4% lower than the Bulwark and Thornwell average (68.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Holly Close (NP16 5RP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sports/Recreation Area, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mathern Way (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.