Crime Rate in Llandrindod South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llandrindod South

The total recorded crimes in Llandrindod South, Powys, UK in February 2026 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llandrindod South crime rate of 26.91 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 Llandrindod South, encompassing approximately 2,304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Llandrindod South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashridge Close with total crimes: 12
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 5
  • South Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Llandrindod South?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Llandrindod South reported a higher crime volume than the Powys average, with 473 crimes compared to 128. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Llandrindod South witnessed more crimes than 56 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Llandrindod South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Powys average, with 786 crimes compared to 178. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Llandrindod South witnessed more crimes than 56 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llandrindod South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Llandrindod South crimes were 473. The crime rate of Llandrindod South in 2024 was 205.29 (year) or 17.11 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llandrindod South were around 786 crimes with yearly crime rate of 341.13 (year) or 28.43 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Llandrindod South)CrimesRank (Llandrindod South)CrimesRank (Llandrindod South)
Tawe UchafNA NA558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and SouthNA NA700 1919 2
Newtown EastNA NA461 4706 4
Brecon EastNA NA425 5501 5
Welshpool GungrogNA NA284 6343 6
Welshpool CastleNA NA240 7341 7
Brecon WestNA NA212 10323 8
Aber-craf and YstradgynlaisNA NA223 8284 10
Llandrindod NorthNA NA180 12289 9
LlanidloesNA NA219 9273 11
YnyscedwynNA NA193 11161 17
LlansantffraidNA NA92 25212 12
BuilthNA NA156 14192 13
Knighton with BeguildyNA NA162 13183 15
MachynllethNA NA117 18188 14
Llanfair Caereinion and LlanerfylNA NA148 15141 22
Welshpool LlanerchyddolNA NA114 19168 16
PresteigneNA NA131 16150 20
Llandinam with DolforNA NA117 1796 32
RhayaderNA NA110 21157 18
GlasburyNA NA93 24156 19
Bronllys and Felin-fachNA NA111 20113 27
CaerswsNA NA68 33146 21
Talybont-on-UskNA NA101 2296 30
Cwm-twrchNA NA100 23138 23
Newtown WestNA NA48 48123 24
Ithon ValleyNA NA88 26119 25
Disserth and Trecoed with NewbridgeNA NA76 30114 26
Maescar and LlywelNA NA88 2771 43
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and TretowerNA NA58 41100 28
Newtown NorthNA NA84 2896 31
LlanfyllinNA NA73 3196 29
Llangattock and LlangynidrNA NA79 2990 34
TalgarthNA NA71 3274 42
Llanwrtyd WellsNA NA66 3494 33
Llangyniew and MeifodNA NA56 4289 35
HayNA NA66 3576 39
RhiwcynonNA NA45 5087 36
GwernyfedNA NA62 3669 45
Forden and MontgomeryNA NA60 3882 37
KerryNA NA60 3763 47
Banwy, Llanfihangel and LlanwddynNA NA41 5279 38
ChurchstokeNA NA59 3962 48
Old RadnorNA NA53 4375 40
Llanyre with NantmelNA NA59 4069 44
DolforwynNA NA31 5675 41
Llangors with BwlchNA NA53 4465 46
LlandrinioNA NA51 4546 53
LlandysilioNA NA50 4635 54
GuilsfieldNA NA49 4746 52
GlantwymynNA NA42 5162 49
LlanelweddNA NA47 4956 50
Trelystan and TrewernNA NA35 5352 51
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and LlansilinNA NA33 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

Llandrindod South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
February 20251

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202629
December 202516
November 202525
October 202524
September 202524
August 202525
July 202516
June 202518
May 202529
April 202519
March 202522
February 202519

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20261
December 20258
November 20255
October 20256
September 20256
August 20253
July 202510
June 20253
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20258
November 20255
October 20252
September 20255
August 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20252
November 20253
September 20252
August 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20255
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20268
December 20253
November 202510
October 20255
September 20255
August 20255
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 202510
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
October 20253
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20259
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Llandrindod South in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Llandrindod South postcode area is presented below.

1. Ashridge Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Park Lane (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. South Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Tudor Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Spa Road East (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. A483 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A4081 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wally Range (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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