Crime Rate in Newtown Central and South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newtown Central and South

The total recorded crimes in Newtown Central and South, Powys, UK in July 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newtown Central and South crime rate of 12.98 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 Newtown Central and South, encompassing approximately 6,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-9.80% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Newtown Central and South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lon Derw with total crimes: 11
  • Pine Court with total crimes: 8
  • Heol-Y-Coleg with total crimes: 6

How safe is Newtown Central and South?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Newtown Central and South reported a higher crime volume than the Powys average, with 700 crimes compared to 128. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newtown Central and South witnessed more crimes than 58 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Newtown Central and South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Powys average, with 919 crimes compared to 178. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newtown Central and South witnessed more crimes than 57 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newtown Central and South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newtown Central and South has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 12.98 ranking 2th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

In 2024, the total Newtown Central and South crimes were 700. The crime rate of Newtown Central and South in 2024 was 100.92 (year) or 8.41 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newtown Central and South were around 919 crimes with yearly crime rate of 132.49 (year) or 11.04 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newtown Central and South)CrimesRank (Newtown Central and South)CrimesRank (Newtown Central and South)
Tawe Uchaf90 1558 21,146 1
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
Llanidloes35 9219 9273 11
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

Newtown Central and South 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 46 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 533 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202551
May 202560
April 202557
March 202544
February 202535
January 202569
November 202445
October 202440
September 202451
August 202435

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 202513
November 20248
October 20249
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20256
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20255
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
November 20247
October 202412
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20258
April 20254
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
November 20247
October 202414
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Newtown Central and South in July 2025

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

1. Lon Derw (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Drugs1
2. Pine Court (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heol-Y-Coleg (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Heol Pengwern (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Falcon Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Lon Gwern (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Herons Way (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Heol Vaynor (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Llys Lelog (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Orchard Walk (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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