Crime Rate in Tawe Uchaf: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tawe Uchaf

The total recorded crimes in Tawe Uchaf, Powys, UK in July 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tawe Uchaf crime rate of 5625.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tawe Uchaf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cribarth with total crimes: 42
  • Dol Henrhyd with total crimes: 6
  • Heol Y Gwydde 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 July 2025 the Tawe Uchaf has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 5625.00 ranking 1th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tawe Uchaf)CrimesRank (Tawe Uchaf)CrimesRank (Tawe Uchaf)
Newtown Central and South90 2700 1919 2
Llandrindod South52 4473 3786 3
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais56 3223 8284 10
Newtown East40 8461 4706 4
Brecon East48 5425 5501 5
Welshpool Gungrog32 13284 6343 6
Builth46 6156 14192 13
Welshpool Castle45 7240 7341 7
Brecon West32 12212 10323 8
Llandrindod North25 17180 12289 9
Llanidloes35 9219 9273 11
Llandinam with Dolfor33 10117 1796 32
Ynyscedwyn16 22193 11161 17
Glasbury33 1193 24156 19
Llansantffraid15 2392 25212 12
Knighton with Beguildy29 15162 13183 15
Machynlleth13 25117 18188 14
Presteigne30 14131 16150 20
Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl6 46148 15141 22
Welshpool Llanerchyddol19 21114 19168 16
Rhayader26 16110 21157 18
Caersws24 1868 33146 21
Bronllys and Felin-fach23 19111 20113 27
Llanelwedd19 2047 4956 50
Talybont-on-Usk15 24101 2296 30
Cwm-twrch11 32100 23138 23
Newtown West5 5048 48123 24
Ithon Valley6 4888 26119 25
Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge12 2676 30114 26
Maescar and Llywel7 4488 2771 43
Llangattock and Llangynidr12 2779 2990 34
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower3 5458 41100 28
Newtown North7 4084 2896 31
Llanafanfawr with Garth12 2823 5820 58
Llanfyllin8 3873 3196 29
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn11 2941 5279 38
Hay11 3066 3576 39
Dolforwyn11 3131 5675 41
Talgarth6 4771 3274 42
Llanwrtyd Wells6 4966 3494 33
Kerry10 3360 3763 47
Forden and Montgomery9 3460 3882 37
Llangyniew and Meifod8 3956 4289 35
Churchstoke9 3559 3962 48
Rhiwcynon7 4545 5087 36
Gwernyfed2 5862 3669 45
Trelystan and Trewern9 3635 5352 51
Guilsfield8 3749 4746 52
Old Radnor2 5753 4375 40
Llanyre with Nantmel7 4359 4069 44
Glantwymyn7 4142 5162 49
Llangors with Bwlch7 4253 4465 46
Llandrinio4 5251 4546 53
Llandysilio3 5650 4635 54
Llangunllo with Norton5 5132 5530 55
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin4 5333 5428 56
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew3 5523 5917 59
Berriew and Castle Caereinion2 5929 5725 57

Tawe Uchaf Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202518
May 202518
April 202536
March 20256
February 20256
January 202530
November 202418
October 202418
September 202424
August 202436

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
April 202512
August 202418

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
September 20246
August 202418

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
October 20246
August 202412

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
May 20256
April 202518
January 20256
November 202418
October 20246
August 202424

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
April 20256
February 20256
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
January 20256
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20256
January 20256
October 202412

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20246

High Crime Locations Tawe Uchaf in July 2025

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

1. Cribarth (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
2. Dol Henrhyd (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Heol Y Gwydde (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
4. Riverside Gardens (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
7. Abercrave Terrace (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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