Crime Rate in Powys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Powys

The total recorded crimes in Powys, UK in February 2026 are around 690 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Powys crime rate of 5.18 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (369) incidents (-9.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (57) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Public order: (48) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Powys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pentre Gwyn with total crimes: 12
  • Ashridge Close with total crimes: 11
  • Lon Derw with total crimes: 10

Powys Police Info:

Dyfed-Powys Police

Powys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 369 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (408 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (87 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 347 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 81 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (357 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (87 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (452 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (104 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (397 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (86 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (443 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (94 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 985 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202648
January 202664
December 202544
November 202587
October 202564
September 202564
August 202579
July 2025116
June 202590
May 202582
April 2025101
March 202581
February 202565

A total of 680 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202652
December 202537
November 202554
October 202547
September 202560
August 202560
July 202579
June 202556
May 202543
April 202550
March 202555
February 202549

A total of 5322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 409.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 508 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026369
January 2026408
December 2025347
November 2025357
October 2025452
September 2025397
August 2025443
July 2025508
June 2025434
May 2025445
April 2025461
March 2025373
February 2025328

A total of 1092 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202657
January 202687
December 202581
November 202574
October 2025104
September 202586
August 202591
July 2025119
June 202570
May 202588
April 202596
March 202577
February 202562

A total of 1016 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202656
December 202538
November 202581
October 202585
September 202565
August 202594
July 2025144
June 202579
May 202597
April 2025107
March 202578
February 202556

A total of 264 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202615
December 202519
November 202527
October 202530
September 202518
August 202521
July 202518
June 202514
May 202517
April 202514
March 202520
February 202531

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20268
December 20252
November 20254
October 20259
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 468 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202628
December 202519
November 202536
October 202527
September 202546
August 202547
July 202552
June 202540
May 202541
April 202539
March 202536
February 202532

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20255
July 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 236 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202620
December 202510
November 202511
October 202527
September 202511
August 202533
July 202517
June 202515
May 20259
April 202514
March 202525
February 202515

A total of 145 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20267
December 202511
November 20259
October 20258
September 20259
August 202512
July 20259
June 202518
May 202514
April 20258
March 202513
February 202517

A total of 291 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202626
December 202521
November 202516
October 202518
September 202515
August 202517
July 202531
June 202534
May 202522
April 202521
March 202527
February 202520

A total of 460 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202644
December 202529
November 202564
October 202524
September 202522
August 202546
July 202524
June 202531
May 202540
April 202530
March 202541
February 202535

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20256
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255

High Crime Locations Powys in February 2026

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

1. Pentre Gwyn (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Burglary1
2. Ashridge Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lon Derw (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Burglary1
4. Pen-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
Burglary1
5. Maes Capel (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Heol-Y-Coleg (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Drugs1

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