Crime Rate in Rhiwcynon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhiwcynon

The total recorded crimes in Rhiwcynon, Powys, UK in February 2026 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhiwcynon crime rate of 180.72 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 Rhiwcynon, encompassing approximately 16 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rhiwcynon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Olivers Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Tan-Y-Llan with total crimes: 1
  • Hill Crest with total crimes: 1

How safe is Rhiwcynon?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Rhiwcynon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Powys average, with 45 crimes compared to 128.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rhiwcynon recorded fewer crimes than 49 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Rhiwcynon had fewer crimes than the Powys average, with 87 crimes compared to 178. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rhiwcynon recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rhiwcynon Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Rhiwcynon crimes were 45. The crime rate of Rhiwcynon in 2024 was 2710.84 (year) or 225.90 (month) ranking it 50 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhiwcynon were around 87 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5240.96 (year) or 436.75 (month) ranking 36 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Rhiwcynon)CrimesRank (Rhiwcynon)CrimesRank (Rhiwcynon)
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
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
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

Rhiwcynon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In September 2025, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In June 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20255
November 20252
October 20253
August 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
July 20251

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20253
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20251
April 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations Rhiwcynon in February 2026

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

1. Olivers Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tan-Y-Llan (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hill Crest (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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