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 July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn crime rate of 1182.80 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 Jul were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Y Ddol with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Waterfall Street with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Powys.

    • 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 areas in the Powys.

  • 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 July 2025 the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1182.80 ranking 29th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn)CrimesRank (Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn)CrimesRank (Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn)
Tawe Uchaf90 1558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and South90 2700 1919 2
Llandrindod South52 4473 3786 3
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais56 3223 8284 10
Newtown East40 8461 4706 4
Brecon East48 5425 5501 5
Welshpool Gungrog32 13284 6343 6
Builth46 6156 14192 13
Welshpool Castle45 7240 7341 7
Brecon West32 12212 10323 8
Llandrindod North25 17180 12289 9
Llanidloes35 9219 9273 11
Llandinam with Dolfor33 10117 1796 32
Ynyscedwyn16 22193 11161 17
Glasbury33 1193 24156 19
Llansantffraid15 2392 25212 12
Knighton with Beguildy29 15162 13183 15
Machynlleth13 25117 18188 14
Presteigne30 14131 16150 20
Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl6 46148 15141 22
Welshpool Llanerchyddol19 21114 19168 16
Rhayader26 16110 21157 18
Caersws24 1868 33146 21
Bronllys and Felin-fach23 19111 20113 27
Llanelwedd19 2047 4956 50
Talybont-on-Usk15 24101 2296 30
Cwm-twrch11 32100 23138 23
Newtown West5 5048 48123 24
Ithon Valley6 4888 26119 25
Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge12 2676 30114 26
Maescar and Llywel7 4488 2771 43
Llangattock and Llangynidr12 2779 2990 34
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower3 5458 41100 28
Newtown North7 4084 2896 31
Llanafanfawr with Garth12 2823 5820 58
Llanfyllin8 3873 3196 29
Hay11 3066 3576 39
Dolforwyn11 3131 5675 41
Talgarth6 4771 3274 42
Llanwrtyd Wells6 4966 3494 33
Kerry10 3360 3763 47
Forden and Montgomery9 3460 3882 37
Llangyniew and Meifod8 3956 4289 35
Churchstoke9 3559 3962 48
Rhiwcynon7 4545 5087 36
Gwernyfed2 5862 3669 45
Trelystan and Trewern9 3635 5352 51
Guilsfield8 3749 4746 52
Old Radnor2 5753 4375 40
Llanyre with Nantmel7 4359 4069 44
Glantwymyn7 4142 5162 49
Llangors with Bwlch7 4253 4465 46
Llandrinio4 5251 4546 53
Llandysilio3 5650 4635 54
Llangunllo with Norton5 5132 5530 55
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin4 5333 5428 56
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew3 5523 5917 59
Berriew and Castle Caereinion2 5929 5725 57

Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20251

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn in July 2025

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

1. Y Ddol (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Waterfall Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Dol-Y-Bont (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Park Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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