Crime Rate in Knighton with Beguildy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knighton with Beguildy

The total recorded crimes in Knighton with Beguildy, Powys, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knighton with Beguildy crime rate of 132.06 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 Knighton with Beguildy, encompassing approximately 219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
Knighton with Beguildy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 6
  • Cemetery Road with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Knighton with Beguildy?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Knighton with Beguildy reported a higher crime volume than the Powys average, with 162 crimes compared to 128. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Knighton with Beguildy witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Knighton with Beguildy experienced a greater number of crimes than the Powys average, with 183 crimes compared to 178. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Knighton with Beguildy witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Knighton with Beguildy Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Knighton with Beguildy has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 132.06 ranking 15th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

In 2024, the total Knighton with Beguildy crimes were 162. The crime rate of Knighton with Beguildy in 2024 was 737.70 (year) or 61.48 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knighton with Beguildy were around 183 crimes with yearly crime rate of 833.33 (year) or 69.44 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knighton with Beguildy)CrimesRank (Knighton with Beguildy)CrimesRank (Knighton with Beguildy)
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
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
Forden and Montgomery9 3460 3882 37
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

Knighton with Beguildy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 202522
April 202523
March 202513
February 20258
January 202520
November 20246
October 202410
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20258
April 202516
March 20259
February 20254
January 202512
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Knighton with Beguildy in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Knighton with Beguildy postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Cemetery Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Wylcwm Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Mill Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. The Paddocks (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Laurels Meadows (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. West Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Broad Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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