Crime Rate in Rhayader: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhayader

The total recorded crimes in Rhayader, Powys, UK in February 2026 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhayader crime rate of 616.44 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 Rhayader, encompassing approximately 14 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rhayader Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heol-Y-Brenin with total crimes: 3
  • West Street with total crimes: 1
  • Caeherbert Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Rhayader?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Rhayader demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Powys average, with 110 crimes compared to 128.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rhayader witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Rhayader had fewer crimes than the Powys average, with 157 crimes compared to 178. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rhayader witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rhayader Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Rhayader crimes were 110. The crime rate of Rhayader in 2024 was 7534.25 (year) or 627.85 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhayader were around 157 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10753.42 (year) or 896.12 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Rhayader)CrimesRank (Rhayader)CrimesRank (Rhayader)
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
LlanidloesNA NA219 9273 11
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
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

Rhayader 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
August 20253
July 20253
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20254
November 20254
October 202512
September 20259
August 202512
July 202510
June 20259
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20255
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Rhayader in February 2026

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

1. Heol-Y-Brenin (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. West Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
3. Caeherbert Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. South Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nant Rhyd-Hir (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hazlemere Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maes Cottage Estate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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