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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Rhiwcynon) | Crimes | Rank (Rhiwcynon) | Crimes | Rank (Rhiwcynon) | |
| Tawe Uchaf | NA | NA | 558 | 2 | 1,146 | 1 |
| Newtown Central and South | NA | NA | 700 | 1 | 919 | 2 |
| Llandrindod South | NA | NA | 473 | 3 | 786 | 3 |
| Newtown East | NA | NA | 461 | 4 | 706 | 4 |
| Brecon East | NA | NA | 425 | 5 | 501 | 5 |
| Welshpool Gungrog | NA | NA | 284 | 6 | 343 | 6 |
| Welshpool Castle | NA | NA | 240 | 7 | 341 | 7 |
| Brecon West | NA | NA | 212 | 10 | 323 | 8 |
| Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais | NA | NA | 223 | 8 | 284 | 10 |
| Llandrindod North | NA | NA | 180 | 12 | 289 | 9 |
| Llanidloes | NA | NA | 219 | 9 | 273 | 11 |
| Ynyscedwyn | NA | NA | 193 | 11 | 161 | 17 |
| Llansantffraid | NA | NA | 92 | 25 | 212 | 12 |
| Builth | NA | NA | 156 | 14 | 192 | 13 |
| Knighton with Beguildy | NA | NA | 162 | 13 | 183 | 15 |
| Machynlleth | NA | NA | 117 | 18 | 188 | 14 |
| Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl | NA | NA | 148 | 15 | 141 | 22 |
| Welshpool Llanerchyddol | NA | NA | 114 | 19 | 168 | 16 |
| Presteigne | NA | NA | 131 | 16 | 150 | 20 |
| Llandinam with Dolfor | NA | NA | 117 | 17 | 96 | 32 |
| Rhayader | NA | NA | 110 | 21 | 157 | 18 |
| Glasbury | NA | NA | 93 | 24 | 156 | 19 |
| Bronllys and Felin-fach | NA | NA | 111 | 20 | 113 | 27 |
| Caersws | NA | NA | 68 | 33 | 146 | 21 |
| Talybont-on-Usk | NA | NA | 101 | 22 | 96 | 30 |
| Cwm-twrch | NA | NA | 100 | 23 | 138 | 23 |
| Newtown West | NA | NA | 48 | 48 | 123 | 24 |
| Ithon Valley | NA | NA | 88 | 26 | 119 | 25 |
| Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge | NA | NA | 76 | 30 | 114 | 26 |
| Maescar and Llywel | NA | NA | 88 | 27 | 71 | 43 |
| Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower | NA | NA | 58 | 41 | 100 | 28 |
| Newtown North | NA | NA | 84 | 28 | 96 | 31 |
| Llanfyllin | NA | NA | 73 | 31 | 96 | 29 |
| Llangattock and Llangynidr | NA | NA | 79 | 29 | 90 | 34 |
| Talgarth | NA | NA | 71 | 32 | 74 | 42 |
| Llanwrtyd Wells | NA | NA | 66 | 34 | 94 | 33 |
| Llangyniew and Meifod | NA | NA | 56 | 42 | 89 | 35 |
| Hay | NA | NA | 66 | 35 | 76 | 39 |
| Gwernyfed | NA | NA | 62 | 36 | 69 | 45 |
| Forden and Montgomery | NA | NA | 60 | 38 | 82 | 37 |
| Kerry | NA | NA | 60 | 37 | 63 | 47 |
| Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn | NA | NA | 41 | 52 | 79 | 38 |
| Churchstoke | NA | NA | 59 | 39 | 62 | 48 |
| Old Radnor | NA | NA | 53 | 43 | 75 | 40 |
| Llanyre with Nantmel | NA | NA | 59 | 40 | 69 | 44 |
| Dolforwyn | NA | NA | 31 | 56 | 75 | 41 |
| Llangors with Bwlch | NA | NA | 53 | 44 | 65 | 46 |
| Llandrinio | NA | NA | 51 | 45 | 46 | 53 |
| Llandysilio | NA | NA | 50 | 46 | 35 | 54 |
| Guilsfield | NA | NA | 49 | 47 | 46 | 52 |
| Glantwymyn | NA | NA | 42 | 51 | 62 | 49 |
| Llanelwedd | NA | NA | 47 | 49 | 56 | 50 |
| Trelystan and Trewern | NA | NA | 35 | 53 | 52 | 51 |
| Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin | NA | NA | 33 | 54 | 28 | 56 |
| Llangunllo with Norton | NA | NA | 32 | 55 | 30 | 55 |
| Berriew and Castle Caereinion | NA | NA | 29 | 57 | 25 | 57 |
| Llanafanfawr with Garth | NA | NA | 23 | 58 | 20 | 58 |
| Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew | NA | NA | 23 | 59 | 17 | 59 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rhiwcynon postcode area is presented below.