Usk crime figures: 8 offences reported in September, up 14% on August

Usk recorded 8 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 14% on August (7), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.

The most commonly reported category was criminal damage and arson, with 2 reports, or 25% of the total, followed by violence and sexual offences (2) and anti-social behaviour (1).

Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour and rural crime as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	2	2	0
Criminal damage and arson	2	0	new
Anti-social behaviour	1	2	−1
Other theft	1	1	0
Public order	1	1	0
Shoplifting	1	0	new
Bicycle theft	0	1	−1
Total	8	7	+1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Old Market Street: 3
2. On or near Parking Area: 2
3. On or near Church Street: 1
4. On or near Cassia Drive: 1
5. On or near Blestium Drive: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 6
• Local resolution: 1

Figures are from Gwent Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.