Crime Rate in Tawe Uchaf: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tawe Uchaf

The total recorded crimes in Tawe Uchaf, Powys, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tawe Uchaf crime rate of 2625.00 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tawe Uchaf Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brynawelon with total crimes: 6
  • Heol Eglwys with total crimes: 6
  • Riverside Gardens 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 May 2025 the Tawe Uchaf has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2625.00 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tawe Uchaf)CrimesRank (Tawe Uchaf)CrimesRank (Tawe Uchaf)
Newtown Central and South103 1700 1919 2
Newtown East70 2461 4706 4
Llandrindod South52 3473 3786 3
Brecon East51 4425 5501 5
Welshpool Gungrog26 10284 6343 6
Knighton with Beguildy41 6162 13183 15
Welshpool Castle26 11240 7341 7
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais38 7223 8284 10
Brecon West18 15212 10323 8
Llanidloes32 8219 9273 11
Llandrindod North29 9180 12289 9
Ynyscedwyn21 13193 11161 17
Llansantffraid11 2492 25212 12
Cwm-twrch23 12100 23138 23
Builth12 21156 14192 13
Machynlleth13 18117 18188 14
Rhayader18 14110 21157 18
Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl8 34148 15141 22
Welshpool Llanerchyddol17 16114 19168 16
Presteigne4 49131 16150 20
Llandinam with Dolfor9 30117 1796 32
Talgarth14 1771 3274 42
Glasbury9 3293 24156 19
Bronllys and Felin-fach13 19111 20113 27
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower12 2058 41100 28
Caersws10 2668 33146 21
Talybont-on-Usk11 25101 2296 30
Ithon Valley12 2288 26119 25
Gwernyfed12 2362 3669 45
Newtown West9 3348 48123 24
Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge9 3176 30114 26
Maescar and Llywel6 3888 2771 43
Forden and Montgomery10 2760 3882 37
Newtown North10 2984 2896 31
Llanyre with Nantmel10 2859 4069 44
Llanfyllin3 5473 3196 29
Llangattock and Llangynidr5 4479 2990 34
Llanwrtyd Wells4 4766 3494 33
Llangyniew and Meifod2 5556 4289 35
Hay8 3566 3576 39
Rhiwcynon5 4245 5087 36
Old Radnor7 3653 4375 40
Kerry6 3960 3763 47
Llangors with Bwlch7 3753 4465 46
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn3 5241 5279 38
Churchstoke4 5059 3962 48
Dolforwyn6 4031 5675 41
Llanelwedd5 4147 4956 50
Llangunllo with Norton5 4332 5530 55
Llandrinio4 4551 4546 53
Llandysilio3 5350 4635 54
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin4 4633 5428 56
Guilsfield3 5149 4746 52
Llanafanfawr with Garth4 4823 5820 58
Glantwymyn2 5642 5162 49
Trelystan and TrewernNA NA35 5352 51
Berriew and Castle Caereinion2 5729 5725 57
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew1 5823 5917 59

Tawe Uchaf Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202536
March 20256
February 20256
January 202530
November 202418
October 202418
September 202424
August 202436
July 202430
June 202448
May 202460

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202518
January 20256
November 202418
October 20246
August 202424
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
August 202418
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
February 20256
September 20246
August 20246
June 202412
May 202418

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

MonthCount
February 20256

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
November 20246
October 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20246

High Crime Locations Tawe Uchaf in May 2025

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

1. Brynawelon (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Heol Eglwys (Map)
Total6
Public order6
3. Riverside Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Cribarth (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Drugs6
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Coed-Y-Rhaidyr (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6

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