Crime Rate in Powys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Powys

The total recorded crimes in Powys, UK in July 2025 are around 1,126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Powys crime rate of 8.46 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (508) incidents (17.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (144) incidents (82.28% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (119) incidents (70.00% increase)
Powys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cribarth with total crimes: 42
  • Pen-Y-Bryn with total crimes: 16
  • Lon Derw with total crimes: 11

Powys Police Info:

Dyfed-Powys Police

Powys Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Tawe Uchaf (90 crimes), and the safest, Berriew and Castle Caereinion (2 crimes), is 88 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Powys.

Similarly, the area of Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf (173 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Four Crosses & Guilsfield (15 crimes), with a difference of 158 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Powys.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Tawe Uchaf90
Newtown Central and South90
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais56
Llandrindod South52
Brecon East48

Safest Wards:

Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew3
Llandysilio3
Old Radnor2
Gwernyfed2
Berriew and Castle Caereinion2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf173
Welshpool96
Newtown South90
Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells83
Brecon80

Safest Areas:

Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry30
Machynlleth & Banwy22
Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse22
Montgomery, Trewern & Berriew20
Four Crosses & Guilsfield15

Powys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 508 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 144 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (434 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (445 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (97 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (461 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (107 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (373 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (81 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 328 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

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 Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202517
April 202514
March 202520
February 202531
January 202524
December 20242
November 202428
October 202431

A total of 230 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202534
May 202522
April 202521
March 202527
February 202520
January 202521
November 202423
October 202431

A total of 96 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202514
April 20258
March 202513
February 202517
January 20256
November 20246
October 20245

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 793 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025144
June 202579
May 202597
April 2025107
March 202578
February 202556
January 202587
December 20241
November 202466
October 202478

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 450 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202579
June 202556
May 202543
April 202550
March 202555
February 202549
January 202540
December 20242
November 202436
October 202440

A total of 3768 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 376.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 508 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025508
June 2025434
May 2025445
April 2025461
March 2025373
February 2025328
January 2025442
December 20241
November 2024359
October 2024417

A total of 351 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202540
May 202541
April 202539
March 202536
February 202532
January 202542
December 20241
November 202429
October 202439

A total of 782 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025116
June 202590
May 202582
April 2025101
March 202581
February 202565
January 202584
December 20241
November 202481
October 202481

A total of 778 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025119
June 202570
May 202588
April 202596
March 202577
February 202562
January 202583
November 202493
October 202490

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 20259
April 202514
March 202525
February 202515
January 202518
November 202420
October 202421

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 309 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202531
May 202540
April 202530
March 202541
February 202535
January 202541
November 202428
October 202439

High Crime Locations Powys in July 2025

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

1. Cribarth (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Pen-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order2
Drugs2
Other crime1
3. Lon Derw (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Derwen Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Possession of weapons1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9

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