Crime Rate in Maescar and Llywel: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maescar and Llywel

The total recorded crimes in Maescar and Llywel, Powys, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maescar and Llywel crime rate of 937.50 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 Maescar and Llywel, encompassing approximately 6 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maescar and Llywel Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Clos Esgob with total crimes: 1

How safe is Maescar and Llywel?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Maescar and Llywel demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Powys average, with 88 crimes compared to 128.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Maescar and Llywel witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Maescar and Llywel had fewer crimes than the Powys average, with 71 crimes compared to 178. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Maescar and Llywel recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Powys, Maescar and Llywel has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Maescar and Llywel Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maescar and Llywel has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 937.50 ranking 38th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

In 2024, the total Maescar and Llywel crimes were 88. The crime rate of Maescar and Llywel in 2024 was 13750.00 (year) or 1145.83 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maescar and Llywel were around 71 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11093.75 (year) or 924.48 (month) ranking 43 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maescar and Llywel)CrimesRank (Maescar and Llywel)CrimesRank (Maescar and Llywel)
Tawe Uchaf42 5558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and South103 1700 1919 2
Newtown East70 2461 4706 4
Llandrindod South52 3473 3786 3
Brecon East51 4425 5501 5
Welshpool Gungrog26 10284 6343 6
Knighton with Beguildy41 6162 13183 15
Welshpool Castle26 11240 7341 7
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais38 7223 8284 10
Brecon West18 15212 10323 8
Llanidloes32 8219 9273 11
Llandrindod North29 9180 12289 9
Ynyscedwyn21 13193 11161 17
Llansantffraid11 2492 25212 12
Cwm-twrch23 12100 23138 23
Builth12 21156 14192 13
Machynlleth13 18117 18188 14
Rhayader18 14110 21157 18
Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl8 34148 15141 22
Welshpool Llanerchyddol17 16114 19168 16
Presteigne4 49131 16150 20
Llandinam with Dolfor9 30117 1796 32
Talgarth14 1771 3274 42
Glasbury9 3293 24156 19
Bronllys and Felin-fach13 19111 20113 27
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower12 2058 41100 28
Caersws10 2668 33146 21
Talybont-on-Usk11 25101 2296 30
Ithon Valley12 2288 26119 25
Gwernyfed12 2362 3669 45
Newtown West9 3348 48123 24
Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge9 3176 30114 26
Forden and Montgomery10 2760 3882 37
Newtown North10 2984 2896 31
Llanyre with Nantmel10 2859 4069 44
Llanfyllin3 5473 3196 29
Llangattock and Llangynidr5 4479 2990 34
Llanwrtyd Wells4 4766 3494 33
Llangyniew and Meifod2 5556 4289 35
Hay8 3566 3576 39
Rhiwcynon5 4245 5087 36
Old Radnor7 3653 4375 40
Kerry6 3960 3763 47
Llangors with Bwlch7 3753 4465 46
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn3 5241 5279 38
Churchstoke4 5059 3962 48
Dolforwyn6 4031 5675 41
Llanelwedd5 4147 4956 50
Llangunllo with Norton5 4332 5530 55
Llandrinio4 4551 4546 53
Llandysilio3 5350 4635 54
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin4 4633 5428 56
Guilsfield3 5149 4746 52
Llanafanfawr with Garth4 4823 5820 58
Glantwymyn2 5642 5162 49
Trelystan and TrewernNA NA35 5352 51
Berriew and Castle Caereinion2 5729 5725 57
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew1 5823 5917 59

Maescar and Llywel Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 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 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20253
January 20255
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Maescar and Llywel in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clos Esgob (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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