Crime Rate in Powys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Powys

The total recorded crimes in Powys, UK in May 2025 are around 904 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Powys crime rate of 6.79 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (445) incidents (-3.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (97) incidents (-9.35% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (88) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Powys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garth Meadows with total crimes: 15
  • Pine Court with total crimes: 9
  • Hospital 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 (103 crimes), and the safest, Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew (1 crimes), is 102 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Powys.

Similarly, the area of Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf (124 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Four Crosses & Guilsfield (10 crimes), with a difference of 114 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Powys.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newtown Central and South103
Newtown East70
Llandrindod South52
Brecon East51
Tawe Uchaf42

Safest Wards:

Llanfyllin3
Llangyniew and Meifod2
Glantwymyn2
Berriew and Castle Caereinion2
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf124
Newtown South103
Newtown North89
Llandrindod Wells81
Welshpool69

Safest Areas:

Machynlleth & Banwy20
Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws18
Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry16
Montgomery, Trewern & Berriew12
Four Crosses & Guilsfield10

Powys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 110 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202513
February 202517
January 20256
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20247
July 202414
June 202410

A total of 1030 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202582
April 2025101
March 202581
February 202565
January 202584
December 20241
November 202481
October 202481
September 202467
August 2024124
July 2024105
June 2024158

A total of 262 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 202525
February 202515
January 202518
November 202420
October 202421
September 202421
August 202425
July 202446
June 202448

A total of 628 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202550
March 202555
February 202549
January 202540
December 20242
November 202436
October 202440
September 202458
August 202461
July 202464
June 2024130

A total of 975 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 2025107
March 202578
February 202556
January 202587
December 20241
November 202466
October 202478
September 202474
August 2024102
July 202475
June 2024154

A total of 975 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 202596
March 202577
February 202562
January 202583
November 202493
October 202490
September 202449
August 202495
July 202488
June 2024154

A total of 4906 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 408.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 738 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025445
April 2025461
March 2025373
February 2025328
January 2025442
December 20241
November 2024359
October 2024417
September 2024405
August 2024460
July 2024477
June 2024738

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 329 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202520
February 202531
January 202524
December 20242
November 202428
October 202431
September 202417
August 202439
July 202436
June 202470

A total of 396 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202530
March 202541
February 202535
January 202541
November 202428
October 202439
September 202428
August 202430
July 202442
June 202442

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 283 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202521
March 202527
February 202520
January 202521
November 202423
October 202431
September 202414
August 202424
July 202428
June 202452

A total of 499 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202539
March 202536
February 202532
January 202542
December 20241
November 202429
October 202439
September 202437
August 202478
July 202441
June 202484

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Powys in May 2025

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

1. Garth Meadows (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour13
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
2. Pine Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
Drugs1
4. Pen-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
5. Heol Vaynor (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order1
6. Holcombe Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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