The total recorded crimes in Llanelwedd, Powys, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanelwedd crime rate of 471.70 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 Llanelwedd, encompassing approximately 10 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Llanelwedd, we need to analyze Llanelwedd crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Powys:
In 2024, Llanelwedd demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Powys average, with 47 crimes compared to 128.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Llanelwedd recorded fewer crimes than 48 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.
In 2023, Llanelwedd had fewer crimes than the Powys average, with 56 crimes compared to 178. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Llanelwedd recorded fewer crimes than 49 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Powys, Llanelwedd has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Llanelwedd has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 471.70 ranking 41th out of 58 in the Powys, UK
In 2024, the total Llanelwedd crimes were 47. The crime rate of Llanelwedd in 2024 was 4433.96 (year) or 369.50 (month) ranking it 49 dangerous area in the Powys.
In 2023, the total crimes in Llanelwedd were around 56 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5283.02 (year) or 440.25 (month) ranking 50 most dangerous area in the Powys.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Llanelwedd) | Crimes | Rank (Llanelwedd) | Crimes | Rank (Llanelwedd) | |
| Tawe Uchaf | 42 | 5 | 558 | 2 | 1,146 | 1 |
| Newtown Central and South | 103 | 1 | 700 | 1 | 919 | 2 |
| Newtown East | 70 | 2 | 461 | 4 | 706 | 4 |
| Llandrindod South | 52 | 3 | 473 | 3 | 786 | 3 |
| Brecon East | 51 | 4 | 425 | 5 | 501 | 5 |
| Welshpool Gungrog | 26 | 10 | 284 | 6 | 343 | 6 |
| Knighton with Beguildy | 41 | 6 | 162 | 13 | 183 | 15 |
| Welshpool Castle | 26 | 11 | 240 | 7 | 341 | 7 |
| Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais | 38 | 7 | 223 | 8 | 284 | 10 |
| Brecon West | 18 | 15 | 212 | 10 | 323 | 8 |
| Llanidloes | 32 | 8 | 219 | 9 | 273 | 11 |
| Llandrindod North | 29 | 9 | 180 | 12 | 289 | 9 |
| Ynyscedwyn | 21 | 13 | 193 | 11 | 161 | 17 |
| Llansantffraid | 11 | 24 | 92 | 25 | 212 | 12 |
| Cwm-twrch | 23 | 12 | 100 | 23 | 138 | 23 |
| Builth | 12 | 21 | 156 | 14 | 192 | 13 |
| Machynlleth | 13 | 18 | 117 | 18 | 188 | 14 |
| Rhayader | 18 | 14 | 110 | 21 | 157 | 18 |
| Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl | 8 | 34 | 148 | 15 | 141 | 22 |
| Welshpool Llanerchyddol | 17 | 16 | 114 | 19 | 168 | 16 |
| Presteigne | 4 | 49 | 131 | 16 | 150 | 20 |
| Llandinam with Dolfor | 9 | 30 | 117 | 17 | 96 | 32 |
| Talgarth | 14 | 17 | 71 | 32 | 74 | 42 |
| Glasbury | 9 | 32 | 93 | 24 | 156 | 19 |
| Bronllys and Felin-fach | 13 | 19 | 111 | 20 | 113 | 27 |
| Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower | 12 | 20 | 58 | 41 | 100 | 28 |
| Caersws | 10 | 26 | 68 | 33 | 146 | 21 |
| Talybont-on-Usk | 11 | 25 | 101 | 22 | 96 | 30 |
| Ithon Valley | 12 | 22 | 88 | 26 | 119 | 25 |
| Gwernyfed | 12 | 23 | 62 | 36 | 69 | 45 |
| Newtown West | 9 | 33 | 48 | 48 | 123 | 24 |
| Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge | 9 | 31 | 76 | 30 | 114 | 26 |
| Maescar and Llywel | 6 | 38 | 88 | 27 | 71 | 43 |
| Forden and Montgomery | 10 | 27 | 60 | 38 | 82 | 37 |
| Newtown North | 10 | 29 | 84 | 28 | 96 | 31 |
| Llanyre with Nantmel | 10 | 28 | 59 | 40 | 69 | 44 |
| Llanfyllin | 3 | 54 | 73 | 31 | 96 | 29 |
| Llangattock and Llangynidr | 5 | 44 | 79 | 29 | 90 | 34 |
| Llanwrtyd Wells | 4 | 47 | 66 | 34 | 94 | 33 |
| Llangyniew and Meifod | 2 | 55 | 56 | 42 | 89 | 35 |
| Hay | 8 | 35 | 66 | 35 | 76 | 39 |
| Rhiwcynon | 5 | 42 | 45 | 50 | 87 | 36 |
| Old Radnor | 7 | 36 | 53 | 43 | 75 | 40 |
| Kerry | 6 | 39 | 60 | 37 | 63 | 47 |
| Llangors with Bwlch | 7 | 37 | 53 | 44 | 65 | 46 |
| Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn | 3 | 52 | 41 | 52 | 79 | 38 |
| Churchstoke | 4 | 50 | 59 | 39 | 62 | 48 |
| Dolforwyn | 6 | 40 | 31 | 56 | 75 | 41 |
| Llangunllo with Norton | 5 | 43 | 32 | 55 | 30 | 55 |
| Llandrinio | 4 | 45 | 51 | 45 | 46 | 53 |
| Llandysilio | 3 | 53 | 50 | 46 | 35 | 54 |
| Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin | 4 | 46 | 33 | 54 | 28 | 56 |
| Guilsfield | 3 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 52 |
| Llanafanfawr with Garth | 4 | 48 | 23 | 58 | 20 | 58 |
| Glantwymyn | 2 | 56 | 42 | 51 | 62 | 49 |
| Trelystan and Trewern | NA | NA | 35 | 53 | 52 | 51 |
| Berriew and Castle Caereinion | 2 | 57 | 29 | 57 | 25 | 57 |
| Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew | 1 | 58 | 23 | 59 | 17 | 59 |
In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 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 Public order (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 Burglary 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 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 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 (1 incidents) and then Burglary 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 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Llanelwedd postcode area is presented below.