Crime Rate in Tawe Uchaf: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tawe Uchaf

The total recorded crimes in Tawe Uchaf, Powys, UK in February 2026 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tawe Uchaf crime rate of 1875.00 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 Tawe Uchaf, encompassing approximately 16 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tawe Uchaf Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ffordd Yr Orsaf with total crimes: 6
  • Morgan Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Tawe Uchaf?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Tawe Uchaf reported a higher crime volume than the Powys average, with 558 crimes compared to 128. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tawe Uchaf witnessed more crimes than 57 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Tawe Uchaf experienced a greater number of crimes than the Powys average, with 1,146 crimes compared to 178. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tawe Uchaf witnessed more crimes than 58 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tawe Uchaf Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Tawe Uchaf crimes were 558. The crime rate of Tawe Uchaf in 2024 was 34875.00 (year) or 2906.25 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tawe Uchaf were around 1,146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71625.00 (year) or 5968.75 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Tawe Uchaf)CrimesRank (Tawe Uchaf)CrimesRank (Tawe Uchaf)
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
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

Tawe Uchaf 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 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
October 20256
June 20256

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 20266
December 202536
November 202518
October 202560
September 202518
August 202542
July 202548
June 202518
May 202518
April 202536
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
November 202512
October 202524
September 202518
August 20256
July 202512
May 20256
April 202518

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
November 202512
May 20256
March 20256

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20256

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20256
September 20256
July 20256
June 20256
April 20256
February 20256

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
November 20256
September 202518
August 202518
July 202512
June 20256
April 202512

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
November 20256
August 202512
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
October 20256

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20256
November 202512
October 202512
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
February 20256

High Crime Locations Tawe Uchaf in February 2026

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
2. Ffordd Yr Orsaf (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Morgan Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Brooklands Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6

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