Crime Rate in Llanidloes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanidloes

The total recorded crimes in Llanidloes, Powys, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanidloes crime rate of 30.76 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 Llanidloes, encompassing approximately 1,137 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Llanidloes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smithfield Street with total crimes: 7
  • Troed Y Garth with total crimes: 3
  • Plas Trannon with total crimes: 3

How safe is Llanidloes?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Llanidloes reported a higher crime volume than the Powys average, with 219 crimes compared to 128. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Llanidloes witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Llanidloes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Powys average, with 273 crimes compared to 178. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Llanidloes witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Llanidloes Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Llanidloes has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 30.76 ranking 9th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

In 2024, the total Llanidloes crimes were 219. The crime rate of Llanidloes in 2024 was 192.48 (year) or 16.04 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Llanidloes were around 273 crimes with yearly crime rate of 239.94 (year) or 19.99 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Llanidloes)CrimesRank (Llanidloes)CrimesRank (Llanidloes)
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
Llandinam with Dolfor33 10117 1796 32
Ynyscedwyn16 22193 11161 17
Glasbury33 1193 24156 19
Llansantffraid15 2392 25212 12
Knighton with Beguildy29 15162 13183 15
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

Llanidloes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 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 (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 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 Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202529
May 202518
April 202516
March 202514
February 202513
January 202513
November 202410
October 202420
September 20248
August 202425

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
February 20254
January 20254
October 20243
August 202412

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
March 20256
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
January 20254

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20253
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20243

High Crime Locations Llanidloes in July 2025

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

1. Smithfield Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Troed Y Garth (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Plas Trannon (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
4. Caegwyn Isaf (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Mount Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Tan-Y-Bryn (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Dolgwenith (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Llys Clywedog (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Penygraig Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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