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 January 2026 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Forden and Montgomery Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly View with total crimes: 4
  • Poplar Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 January 2026 the Forden and Montgomery has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 84.18 ranking 25th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Forden and Montgomery)CrimesRank (Forden and Montgomery)CrimesRank (Forden and Montgomery)
Tawe Uchaf54 3558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and South74 1700 1919 2
Llandrindod South58 2473 3786 3
Newtown East45 4461 4706 4
Brecon East42 5425 5501 5
Welshpool Gungrog24 10284 6343 6
Llanidloes42 6219 9273 11
Welshpool Castle22 11240 7341 7
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais39 7223 8284 10
Brecon West34 8212 10323 8
Llandrindod North30 9180 12289 9
Ynyscedwyn8 29193 11161 17
Llansantffraid9 2792 25212 12
Builth18 12156 14192 13
Knighton with Beguildy11 23162 13183 15
Presteigne16 13131 16150 20
Machynlleth13 18117 18188 14
Bronllys and Felin-fach16 14111 20113 27
Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl7 35148 15141 22
Glasbury15 1593 24156 19
Welshpool Llanerchyddol13 20114 19168 16
Llandinam with Dolfor15 16117 1796 32
Ithon Valley14 1788 26119 25
Rhayader10 26110 21157 18
Talybont-on-Usk13 19101 2296 30
Caersws11 2268 33146 21
Cwm-twrch11 21100 23138 23
Newtown West6 4348 48123 24
Maescar and Llywel11 2488 2771 43
Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge6 3876 30114 26
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower8 3058 41100 28
Newtown North4 4784 2896 31
Guilsfield9 2849 4746 52
Llanfyllin6 3973 3196 29
Llangattock and Llangynidr3 5179 2990 34
Dolforwyn8 3131 5675 41
Talgarth5 4571 3274 42
Llandysilio8 3250 4635 54
Llanwrtyd Wells8 3366 3494 33
Kerry7 3460 3763 47
Llangyniew and Meifod6 4256 4289 35
Hay3 4966 3576 39
Rhiwcynon2 5245 5087 36
Gwernyfed6 4062 3669 45
Trelystan and Trewern7 3635 5352 51
Churchstoke6 3759 3962 48
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn1 5541 5279 38
Old Radnor2 5453 4375 40
Llanyre with Nantmel6 4459 4069 44
Llanelwedd6 4147 4956 50
Llangors with Bwlch3 4853 4465 46
Llandrinio4 4651 4546 53
Glantwymyn3 5042 5162 49
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin2 5333 5428 56
Llangunllo with NortonNA NA32 5530 55
Berriew and Castle CaereinionNA NA29 5725 57
Llanafanfawr with GarthNA NA23 5820 58
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and LlanddewNA NA23 5917 59

Forden and Montgomery Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , 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 (2 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20254
November 202510
October 20257
September 20254
August 20252
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20252
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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

High Crime Locations Forden and Montgomery in January 2026

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

1. Holly View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Poplar Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. New Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Castle Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Manor House Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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