The total recorded crimes in Gwernyfed, Powys, UK in February 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwernyfed crime rate of 46.95 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 Gwernyfed, encompassing approximately 21 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Gwernyfed, we need to analyze Gwernyfed crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Powys:
In 2024, Gwernyfed demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Powys average, with 62 crimes compared to 128.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gwernyfed recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.
In 2023, Gwernyfed had fewer crimes than the Powys average, with 69 crimes compared to 178. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gwernyfed recorded fewer crimes than 43 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Powys, Gwernyfed has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In 2024, the total Gwernyfed crimes were 62. The crime rate of Gwernyfed in 2024 was 2910.80 (year) or 242.57 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the Powys.
In 2023, the total crimes in Gwernyfed were around 69 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3239.44 (year) or 269.95 (month) ranking 45 most dangerous area in the Powys.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Gwernyfed) | Crimes | Rank (Gwernyfed) | Crimes | Rank (Gwernyfed) | |
| Tawe Uchaf | NA | NA | 558 | 2 | 1,146 | 1 |
| Newtown Central and South | NA | NA | 700 | 1 | 919 | 2 |
| Llandrindod South | NA | NA | 473 | 3 | 786 | 3 |
| Newtown East | NA | NA | 461 | 4 | 706 | 4 |
| Brecon East | NA | NA | 425 | 5 | 501 | 5 |
| Welshpool Gungrog | NA | NA | 284 | 6 | 343 | 6 |
| Welshpool Castle | NA | NA | 240 | 7 | 341 | 7 |
| Brecon West | NA | NA | 212 | 10 | 323 | 8 |
| Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais | NA | NA | 223 | 8 | 284 | 10 |
| Llandrindod North | NA | NA | 180 | 12 | 289 | 9 |
| Llanidloes | NA | NA | 219 | 9 | 273 | 11 |
| Ynyscedwyn | NA | NA | 193 | 11 | 161 | 17 |
| Llansantffraid | NA | NA | 92 | 25 | 212 | 12 |
| Builth | NA | NA | 156 | 14 | 192 | 13 |
| Knighton with Beguildy | NA | NA | 162 | 13 | 183 | 15 |
| Machynlleth | NA | NA | 117 | 18 | 188 | 14 |
| Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl | NA | NA | 148 | 15 | 141 | 22 |
| Welshpool Llanerchyddol | NA | NA | 114 | 19 | 168 | 16 |
| Presteigne | NA | NA | 131 | 16 | 150 | 20 |
| Llandinam with Dolfor | NA | NA | 117 | 17 | 96 | 32 |
| Rhayader | NA | NA | 110 | 21 | 157 | 18 |
| Glasbury | NA | NA | 93 | 24 | 156 | 19 |
| Bronllys and Felin-fach | NA | NA | 111 | 20 | 113 | 27 |
| Caersws | NA | NA | 68 | 33 | 146 | 21 |
| Talybont-on-Usk | NA | NA | 101 | 22 | 96 | 30 |
| Cwm-twrch | NA | NA | 100 | 23 | 138 | 23 |
| Newtown West | NA | NA | 48 | 48 | 123 | 24 |
| Ithon Valley | NA | NA | 88 | 26 | 119 | 25 |
| Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge | NA | NA | 76 | 30 | 114 | 26 |
| Maescar and Llywel | NA | NA | 88 | 27 | 71 | 43 |
| Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower | NA | NA | 58 | 41 | 100 | 28 |
| Newtown North | NA | NA | 84 | 28 | 96 | 31 |
| Llanfyllin | NA | NA | 73 | 31 | 96 | 29 |
| Llangattock and Llangynidr | NA | NA | 79 | 29 | 90 | 34 |
| Talgarth | NA | NA | 71 | 32 | 74 | 42 |
| Llanwrtyd Wells | NA | NA | 66 | 34 | 94 | 33 |
| Llangyniew and Meifod | NA | NA | 56 | 42 | 89 | 35 |
| Hay | NA | NA | 66 | 35 | 76 | 39 |
| Rhiwcynon | NA | NA | 45 | 50 | 87 | 36 |
| Forden and Montgomery | NA | NA | 60 | 38 | 82 | 37 |
| Kerry | NA | NA | 60 | 37 | 63 | 47 |
| Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn | NA | NA | 41 | 52 | 79 | 38 |
| Churchstoke | NA | NA | 59 | 39 | 62 | 48 |
| Old Radnor | NA | NA | 53 | 43 | 75 | 40 |
| Llanyre with Nantmel | NA | NA | 59 | 40 | 69 | 44 |
| Dolforwyn | NA | NA | 31 | 56 | 75 | 41 |
| Llangors with Bwlch | NA | NA | 53 | 44 | 65 | 46 |
| Llandrinio | NA | NA | 51 | 45 | 46 | 53 |
| Llandysilio | NA | NA | 50 | 46 | 35 | 54 |
| Guilsfield | NA | NA | 49 | 47 | 46 | 52 |
| Glantwymyn | NA | NA | 42 | 51 | 62 | 49 |
| Llanelwedd | NA | NA | 47 | 49 | 56 | 50 |
| Trelystan and Trewern | NA | NA | 35 | 53 | 52 | 51 |
| Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin | NA | NA | 33 | 54 | 28 | 56 |
| Llangunllo with Norton | NA | NA | 32 | 55 | 30 | 55 |
| Berriew and Castle Caereinion | NA | NA | 29 | 57 | 25 | 57 |
| Llanafanfawr with Garth | NA | NA | 23 | 58 | 20 | 58 |
| Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew | NA | NA | 23 | 59 | 17 | 59 |
In February 2026, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
In November 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.
In August 2025, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (1 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , 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).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 9 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gwernyfed postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |