Crime Rate in Llanidloes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Llanidloes

The total recorded crimes in Llanidloes, Powys, UK in February 2026 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Llanidloes crime rate of 29.00 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
Llanidloes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maes Capel with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Tan-Y-Groes 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Llanidloes)CrimesRank (Llanidloes)CrimesRank (Llanidloes)
Tawe UchafNA NA558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and SouthNA NA700 1919 2
Llandrindod SouthNA NA473 3786 3
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
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

Llanidloes 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 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, 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 (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202623
December 20259
November 20258
October 202520
September 202519
August 202518
July 202515
June 202529
May 202518
April 202516
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20253
October 20251
August 20253
June 20251
May 20252
February 20253

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
November 20253
September 20253
August 202510
July 20253
June 20253
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202611
December 20253
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
July 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
October 20253

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20255
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Llanidloes in February 2026

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

1. Maes Capel (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Tan-Y-Groes (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Smithfield Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lon Talgarth (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Caegwyn Isaf (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Castle Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Penygraig Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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