Crime Rate in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn

The total recorded crimes in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn, Powys, UK in March 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn crime rate of 430.11 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 Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn, encompassing approximately 9 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 1
  • Dol-Y-Bont with total crimes: 1
  • Market Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn?

To understand the safety of Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn, we need to analyze Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Powys average, with 41 crimes compared to 128.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn recorded fewer crimes than 51 out of 58 other cities.

    • In 2023, Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn had fewer crimes than the Powys average, with 79 crimes compared to 178. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 58 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Powys, Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 430.11 ranking 49th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

In 2024, the total Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn crimes were 41. The crime rate of Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn in 2024 was 4408.60 (year) or 367.38 (month) ranking it 52 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn were around 79 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8494.62 (year) or 707.89 (month) ranking 38 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Powys)CrimesRank (Powys)CrimesRank (Powys)
Tawe Uchaf24 9558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and South93 1700 1919 2
Newtown East59 2461 4706 4
Llandrindod South48 3473 3786 3
Brecon East46 4425 5501 5
Knighton with Beguildy31 5162 13183 15
Welshpool Gungrog22 11284 6343 6
Llandrindod North26 6180 12289 9
Welshpool Castle23 10240 7341 7
Llanidloes26 7219 9273 11
Brecon West22 12212 10323 8
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais16 15223 8284 10
Llandinam with Dolfor24 8117 1796 32
Ynyscedwyn20 14193 11161 17
Llansantffraid21 1392 25212 12
Builth8 37156 14192 13
Machynlleth8 35117 18188 14
Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl7 39148 15141 22
Welshpool Llanerchyddol16 16114 19168 16
Presteigne15 18131 16150 20
Glasbury15 1793 24156 19
Rhayader13 21110 21157 18
Llanwrtyd Wells13 1966 3494 33
Bronllys and Felin-fach13 20111 20113 27
Caersws6 4268 33146 21
Talybont-on-Usk9 30101 2296 30
Cwm-twrch12 22100 23138 23
Newtown North12 2384 2896 31
Newtown West9 2948 48123 24
Dolforwyn11 2431 5675 41
Ithon Valley9 3288 26119 25
Old Radnor11 2553 4375 40
Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge2 5776 30114 26
Llanyre with Nantmel10 2659 4069 44
Maescar and Llywel2 5588 2771 43
Hay10 2766 3576 39
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower9 3358 41100 28
Forden and Montgomery10 2860 3882 37
Llanfyllin8 3673 3196 29
Llangattock and Llangynidr6 4579 2990 34
Talgarth9 3171 3274 42
Kerry8 3460 3763 47
Llangyniew and Meifod5 4656 4289 35
Rhiwcynon6 4145 5087 36
Gwernyfed5 4762 3669 45
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin8 3833 5428 56
Churchstoke3 5259 3962 48
Llandrinio7 4051 4546 53
Guilsfield6 4349 4746 52
Llangors with Bwlch6 4453 4465 46
Llandysilio3 5350 4635 54
Glantwymyn5 4842 5162 49
Llanelwedd4 5047 4956 50
Trelystan and TrewernNA NA35 5352 51
Berriew and Castle Caereinion4 5129 5725 57
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew2 5423 5917 59
Llangunllo with Norton2 5632 5530 55
Llanafanfawr with Garth1 5823 5820 58

Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In November 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dol-Y-Bont (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Market Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maes Yr Afon (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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