The total recorded crimes in Berriew and Castle Caereinion, Powys, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berriew and Castle Caereinion crime rate of 79.05 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 Berriew and Castle Caereinion, encompassing approximately 25 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Berriew and Castle Caereinion, we need to analyze Berriew and Castle Caereinion crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Powys:
In 2024, Berriew and Castle Caereinion demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Powys average, with 29 crimes compared to 128.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Berriew and Castle Caereinion recorded fewer crimes than 56 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.
In 2023, Berriew and Castle Caereinion had fewer crimes than the Powys average, with 25 crimes compared to 178. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Berriew and Castle Caereinion recorded fewer crimes than 56 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Powys, Berriew and Castle Caereinion has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Berriew and Castle Caereinion has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 79.05 ranking 57th out of 58 in the Powys, UK
In 2024, the total Berriew and Castle Caereinion crimes were 29. The crime rate of Berriew and Castle Caereinion in 2024 was 1146.25 (year) or 95.52 (month) ranking it 57 dangerous area in the Powys.
In 2023, the total crimes in Berriew and Castle Caereinion were around 25 crimes with yearly crime rate of 988.14 (year) or 82.35 (month) ranking 57 most dangerous area in the Powys.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Berriew and Castle Caereinion) | Crimes | Rank (Berriew and Castle Caereinion) | Crimes | Rank (Berriew and Castle Caereinion) | |
| Tawe Uchaf | 42 | 5 | 558 | 2 | 1,146 | 1 |
| Newtown Central and South | 103 | 1 | 700 | 1 | 919 | 2 |
| Newtown East | 70 | 2 | 461 | 4 | 706 | 4 |
| Llandrindod South | 52 | 3 | 473 | 3 | 786 | 3 |
| Brecon East | 51 | 4 | 425 | 5 | 501 | 5 |
| Welshpool Gungrog | 26 | 10 | 284 | 6 | 343 | 6 |
| Knighton with Beguildy | 41 | 6 | 162 | 13 | 183 | 15 |
| Welshpool Castle | 26 | 11 | 240 | 7 | 341 | 7 |
| Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais | 38 | 7 | 223 | 8 | 284 | 10 |
| Brecon West | 18 | 15 | 212 | 10 | 323 | 8 |
| Llanidloes | 32 | 8 | 219 | 9 | 273 | 11 |
| Llandrindod North | 29 | 9 | 180 | 12 | 289 | 9 |
| Ynyscedwyn | 21 | 13 | 193 | 11 | 161 | 17 |
| Llansantffraid | 11 | 24 | 92 | 25 | 212 | 12 |
| Cwm-twrch | 23 | 12 | 100 | 23 | 138 | 23 |
| Builth | 12 | 21 | 156 | 14 | 192 | 13 |
| Machynlleth | 13 | 18 | 117 | 18 | 188 | 14 |
| Rhayader | 18 | 14 | 110 | 21 | 157 | 18 |
| Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl | 8 | 34 | 148 | 15 | 141 | 22 |
| Welshpool Llanerchyddol | 17 | 16 | 114 | 19 | 168 | 16 |
| Presteigne | 4 | 49 | 131 | 16 | 150 | 20 |
| Llandinam with Dolfor | 9 | 30 | 117 | 17 | 96 | 32 |
| Talgarth | 14 | 17 | 71 | 32 | 74 | 42 |
| Glasbury | 9 | 32 | 93 | 24 | 156 | 19 |
| Bronllys and Felin-fach | 13 | 19 | 111 | 20 | 113 | 27 |
| Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower | 12 | 20 | 58 | 41 | 100 | 28 |
| Caersws | 10 | 26 | 68 | 33 | 146 | 21 |
| Talybont-on-Usk | 11 | 25 | 101 | 22 | 96 | 30 |
| Ithon Valley | 12 | 22 | 88 | 26 | 119 | 25 |
| Gwernyfed | 12 | 23 | 62 | 36 | 69 | 45 |
| Newtown West | 9 | 33 | 48 | 48 | 123 | 24 |
| Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge | 9 | 31 | 76 | 30 | 114 | 26 |
| Maescar and Llywel | 6 | 38 | 88 | 27 | 71 | 43 |
| Forden and Montgomery | 10 | 27 | 60 | 38 | 82 | 37 |
| Newtown North | 10 | 29 | 84 | 28 | 96 | 31 |
| Llanyre with Nantmel | 10 | 28 | 59 | 40 | 69 | 44 |
| Llanfyllin | 3 | 54 | 73 | 31 | 96 | 29 |
| Llangattock and Llangynidr | 5 | 44 | 79 | 29 | 90 | 34 |
| Llanwrtyd Wells | 4 | 47 | 66 | 34 | 94 | 33 |
| Llangyniew and Meifod | 2 | 55 | 56 | 42 | 89 | 35 |
| Hay | 8 | 35 | 66 | 35 | 76 | 39 |
| Rhiwcynon | 5 | 42 | 45 | 50 | 87 | 36 |
| Old Radnor | 7 | 36 | 53 | 43 | 75 | 40 |
| Kerry | 6 | 39 | 60 | 37 | 63 | 47 |
| Llangors with Bwlch | 7 | 37 | 53 | 44 | 65 | 46 |
| Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn | 3 | 52 | 41 | 52 | 79 | 38 |
| Churchstoke | 4 | 50 | 59 | 39 | 62 | 48 |
| Dolforwyn | 6 | 40 | 31 | 56 | 75 | 41 |
| Llanelwedd | 5 | 41 | 47 | 49 | 56 | 50 |
| Llangunllo with Norton | 5 | 43 | 32 | 55 | 30 | 55 |
| Llandrinio | 4 | 45 | 51 | 45 | 46 | 53 |
| Llandysilio | 3 | 53 | 50 | 46 | 35 | 54 |
| Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin | 4 | 46 | 33 | 54 | 28 | 56 |
| Guilsfield | 3 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 52 |
| Llanafanfawr with Garth | 4 | 48 | 23 | 58 | 20 | 58 |
| Glantwymyn | 2 | 56 | 42 | 51 | 62 | 49 |
| Trelystan and Trewern | NA | NA | 35 | 53 | 52 | 51 |
| Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew | 1 | 58 | 23 | 59 | 17 | 59 |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Possession of weapons dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Berriew and Castle Caereinion postcode area is presented below.