Crime Rate in Brecon East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brecon East

The total recorded crimes in Brecon East, Powys, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brecon East crime rate of 8.80 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 Brecon East, encompassing approximately 5,228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Brecon East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camden Road with total crimes: 5
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Cerrigcochion Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Brecon East?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Brecon East reported a higher crime volume than the Powys average, with 425 crimes compared to 128. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brecon East witnessed more crimes than 54 out of 58 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brecon East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Powys average, with 501 crimes compared to 178. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brecon East witnessed more crimes than 54 out of 58 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Powys, Brecon East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brecon East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brecon East has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 8.80 ranking 4th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

In 2024, the total Brecon East crimes were 425. The crime rate of Brecon East in 2024 was 81.29 (year) or 6.77 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brecon East were around 501 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.82 (year) or 7.99 (month) ranking 5 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
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
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn4 4941 5279 38
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

Brecon East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202523
January 20259
November 202420
October 202424
September 202425
August 202445
July 202413
June 202428
May 202422

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
May 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Brecon East in March 2025

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

1. Camden Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Cerrigcochion Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bryn De Winton (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Coryton Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Priory Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Llys Yr Arad (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
8. Cambrian Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. John Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Limetree Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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