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 May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forden and Montgomery crime rate of 84.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Forden and Montgomery Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Bank with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Drive 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 May 2025 the Forden and Montgomery has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 84.18 ranking 27th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forden and Montgomery)CrimesRank (Forden and Montgomery)CrimesRank (Forden and Montgomery)
Tawe Uchaf42 5558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and South103 1700 1919 2
Newtown East70 2461 4706 4
Llandrindod South52 3473 3786 3
Brecon East51 4425 5501 5
Welshpool Gungrog26 10284 6343 6
Knighton with Beguildy41 6162 13183 15
Welshpool Castle26 11240 7341 7
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais38 7223 8284 10
Brecon West18 15212 10323 8
Llanidloes32 8219 9273 11
Llandrindod North29 9180 12289 9
Ynyscedwyn21 13193 11161 17
Llansantffraid11 2492 25212 12
Cwm-twrch23 12100 23138 23
Builth12 21156 14192 13
Machynlleth13 18117 18188 14
Rhayader18 14110 21157 18
Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl8 34148 15141 22
Welshpool Llanerchyddol17 16114 19168 16
Presteigne4 49131 16150 20
Llandinam with Dolfor9 30117 1796 32
Talgarth14 1771 3274 42
Glasbury9 3293 24156 19
Bronllys and Felin-fach13 19111 20113 27
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower12 2058 41100 28
Caersws10 2668 33146 21
Talybont-on-Usk11 25101 2296 30
Ithon Valley12 2288 26119 25
Gwernyfed12 2362 3669 45
Newtown West9 3348 48123 24
Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge9 3176 30114 26
Maescar and Llywel6 3888 2771 43
Newtown North10 2984 2896 31
Llanyre with Nantmel10 2859 4069 44
Llanfyllin3 5473 3196 29
Llangattock and Llangynidr5 4479 2990 34
Llanwrtyd Wells4 4766 3494 33
Llangyniew and Meifod2 5556 4289 35
Hay8 3566 3576 39
Rhiwcynon5 4245 5087 36
Old Radnor7 3653 4375 40
Kerry6 3960 3763 47
Llangors with Bwlch7 3753 4465 46
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn3 5241 5279 38
Churchstoke4 5059 3962 48
Dolforwyn6 4031 5675 41
Llanelwedd5 4147 4956 50
Llangunllo with Norton5 4332 5530 55
Llandrinio4 4551 4546 53
Llandysilio3 5350 4635 54
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin4 4633 5428 56
Guilsfield3 5149 4746 52
Llanafanfawr with Garth4 4823 5820 58
Glantwymyn2 5642 5162 49
Trelystan and TrewernNA NA35 5352 51
Berriew and Castle Caereinion2 5729 5725 57
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew1 5823 5917 59

Forden and Montgomery Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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
May 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Forden and Montgomery in May 2025

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

1. Church Bank (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Poplar Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holly View (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Caerhowel Meadows (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Chirbury Gate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kerry Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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