Crime Rate in Powys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Powys

The total recorded crimes in Powys, UK in March 2025 are around 833 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Powys crime rate of 6.26 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (373) incidents (13.72% increase)
  • Public order: (81) incidents (24.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (39.29% increase)
Powys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Barn Close with total crimes: 12
  • Dyffryn Foel with total crimes: 11
  • Heol Vaynor with total crimes: 9

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 (93 crimes), and the safest, Llanafanfawr with Garth (1 crimes), is 92 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Powys.

Similarly, the area of Newtown South (93 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Montgomery, Trewern & Berriew (14 crimes), with a difference of 79 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Powys.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newtown Central and South93
Newtown East59
Llandrindod South48
Brecon East46
Knighton with Beguildy31

Safest Wards:

Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew2
Maescar and Llywel2
Llangunllo with Norton2
Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge2
Llanafanfawr with Garth1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newtown South93
Newtown North80
Llandrindod Wells74
Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf72
Brecon68

Safest Areas:

Machynlleth & Banwy16
Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws16
Four Crosses & Guilsfield16
Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk14
Montgomery, Trewern & Berriew14

Powys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 847 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202581
February 202565
January 202584
December 20241
November 202481
October 202481
September 202467
August 2024124
July 2024105
June 2024158

A total of 239 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202515
January 202518
November 202420
October 202421
September 202421
August 202425
July 202446
June 202448

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 791 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202577
February 202562
January 202583
November 202493
October 202490
September 202449
August 202495
July 202488
June 2024154

A total of 298 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202531
January 202524
December 20242
November 202428
October 202431
September 202417
August 202439
July 202436
June 202470

A total of 240 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202520
January 202521
November 202423
October 202431
September 202414
August 202424
July 202428
June 202452

A total of 535 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202549
January 202540
December 20242
November 202436
October 202440
September 202458
August 202461
July 202464
June 2024130

A total of 771 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202556
January 202587
December 20241
November 202466
October 202478
September 202474
August 2024102
July 202475
June 2024154

A total of 4000 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 400.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 738 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025373
February 2025328
January 2025442
December 20241
November 2024359
October 2024417
September 2024405
August 2024460
July 2024477
June 2024738

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 88 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202517
January 20256
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410

A total of 326 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202535
January 202541
November 202428
October 202439
September 202428
August 202430
July 202442
June 202442

A total of 419 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202532
January 202542
December 20241
November 202429
October 202439
September 202437
August 202478
July 202441
June 202484

High Crime Locations Powys in March 2025

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

1. Old Barn Close (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Dyffryn Foel (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
3. Heol Vaynor (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Public order1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
4. A470 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Lon Derw (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
6. Fosse Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1

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