Crime Rate in Forden and Montgomery: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forden and Montgomery

The total recorded crimes in Forden and Montgomery, Powys, UK in July 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forden and Montgomery crime rate of 75.76 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 Forden and Montgomery, encompassing approximately 118 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Forden and Montgomery Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Bank with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Church Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Forden and Montgomery?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Forden and Montgomery demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Powys average, with 60 crimes compared to 128.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Forden and Montgomery recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Forden and Montgomery had fewer crimes than the Powys average, with 82 crimes compared to 178. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Forden and Montgomery recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Powys, Forden and Montgomery has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Forden and Montgomery Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Forden and Montgomery has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 75.76 ranking 34th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

In 2024, the total Forden and Montgomery crimes were 60. The crime rate of Forden and Montgomery in 2024 was 505.05 (year) or 42.09 (month) ranking it 38 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forden and Montgomery were around 82 crimes with yearly crime rate of 690.24 (year) or 57.52 (month) ranking 37 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forden and Montgomery)CrimesRank (Forden and Montgomery)CrimesRank (Forden and Montgomery)
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
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn11 2941 5279 38
Hay11 3066 3576 39
Dolforwyn11 3131 5675 41
Talgarth6 4771 3274 42
Llanwrtyd Wells6 4966 3494 33
Kerry10 3360 3763 47
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

Forden and Montgomery Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 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 Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (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 Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Forden and Montgomery in July 2025

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

1. Church Bank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Church Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Poplar Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pool Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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