Total Crime Rate
278.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Welsh Street area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bulwark and Thornwell , and the 12th highest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Welsh Street (NP6 5LN) in the last 12 months was 278.2 per 1,000 residents and was 303.9% higher 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 31 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 96.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 214.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Welsh Street (NP6 5LN), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 95 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bulwark and Thornwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lyttleton Court | Under investigation |
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