What is the crime rate in Newtown Central and South, Powys?

As of April 2026, the Newtown Central and South ward has an annual crime rate of 147.22 per 1,000 residents with 62 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Newtown Central and South ward?

The most common crime in Newtown Central and South is Violence & Sexual Offences with 28 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 45.2% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Newtown Central and South ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Dyfed-Powys Police Police

Crime in Newtown Central and South, Powys

Comprehensive safety analysis for Newtown Central and South, localized within Powys.

Total Crimes

trending_down -27.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

147.22per 1k

trending_down -4.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

5,162

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences28

Criminal Damage & Arson9

Anti-social Behaviour7

Shoplifting5

Public Order4

Other Theft3

Vehicle Crime3

Drug Offences1

Other Crime1

Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 5	5
On or near Heol-Y-Coleg Map	Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1	4
On or near Llys Dulas Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Clos Glandwr Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Llys Afallen Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Heol Vaynor Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Lon Glanyrafon Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
On or near Robin Square Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Falcon Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2