Crime Rate in Powys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Powys

The total recorded crimes in Powys, Powys in January 2025 are around 892 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Powys crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Powys, encompassing approximately 133,169 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (442) incidents (44100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (8600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (84) incidents (8300.00% increase)
Powys Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Church Road with total crimes: 14
  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12

Powys Police Info:

Dyfed-Powys Police

Powys Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Newtown Central and South (107 crimes), and the safest, Trelystan and Trewern (2 crimes), is 105 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Powys.

Similarly, the area of Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf (134 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws (13 crimes), with a difference of 121 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Powys.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newtown Central and South107
Newtown East63
Llandrindod South55
Tawe Uchaf54
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais43

Safest Wards:

Llanafanfawr with Garth3
Churchstoke3
Llangors with Bwlch2
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew2
Trelystan and Trewern2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf134
Newtown South107
Newtown North80
Welshpool68
Knighton & Presteigne67

Safest Areas:

Montgomery, Trewern & Berriew21
Four Crosses & Guilsfield19
Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse16
Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry15
Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws13

Powys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (442 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (87 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (359 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (93 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (417 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (90 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (405 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (74 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (460 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (124 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 477 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 105 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (738 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (158 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202524
December 20242
November 202428
October 202431
September 202417
August 202439
July 202436
June 202470

A total of 250 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202541
November 202428
October 202439
September 202428
August 202430
July 202442
June 202442

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 193 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202521
November 202423
October 202431
September 202414
August 202424
July 202428
June 202452

A total of 3299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 412.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 738 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025442
December 20241
November 2024359
October 2024417
September 2024405
August 2024460
July 2024477
June 2024738

A total of 431 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 53.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202540
December 20242
November 202436
October 202440
September 202458
August 202461
July 202464
June 2024130

A total of 637 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 79.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202587
December 20241
November 202466
October 202478
September 202474
August 2024102
July 202475
June 2024154

A total of 199 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
November 202420
October 202421
September 202421
August 202425
July 202446
June 202448

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 701 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 87.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202584
December 20241
November 202481
October 202481
September 202467
August 2024124
July 2024105
June 2024158

A total of 652 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 93.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202583
November 202493
October 202490
September 202449
August 202495
July 202488
June 2024154

A total of 351 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202542
December 20241
November 202429
October 202439
September 202437
August 202478
July 202441
June 202484

High Crime Locations Powys in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Powys postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Road (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour14
2. Hospital (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
Drugs1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime6
4. Llys Lelog (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
5. Lon Derw (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lluest (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Burglary2

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