Crime Rate in Welshpool Gungrog: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welshpool Gungrog

The total recorded crimes in Welshpool Gungrog, Powys, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welshpool Gungrog crime rate of 14.57 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 Welshpool Gungrog, encompassing approximately 1,510 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Welshpool Gungrog Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foundry Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Clerk'S Court with total crimes: 5
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Welshpool Gungrog?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Welshpool Gungrog reported a higher crime volume than the Powys average, with 284 crimes compared to 128. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Welshpool Gungrog witnessed more crimes than 53 out of 58 other cities.

    • In 2023, Welshpool Gungrog experienced a greater number of crimes than the Powys average, with 343 crimes compared to 178. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Welshpool Gungrog witnessed more crimes than 53 out of 58 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Welshpool Gungrog Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Welshpool Gungrog has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 14.57 ranking 11th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

In 2024, the total Welshpool Gungrog crimes were 284. The crime rate of Welshpool Gungrog in 2024 was 188.08 (year) or 15.67 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Welshpool Gungrog were around 343 crimes with yearly crime rate of 227.15 (year) or 18.93 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Powys)CrimesRank (Powys)CrimesRank (Powys)
Tawe Uchaf24 9558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and South93 1700 1919 2
Newtown East59 2461 4706 4
Llandrindod South48 3473 3786 3
Brecon East46 4425 5501 5
Knighton with Beguildy31 5162 13183 15
Llandrindod North26 6180 12289 9
Welshpool Castle23 10240 7341 7
Llanidloes26 7219 9273 11
Brecon West22 12212 10323 8
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais16 15223 8284 10
Llandinam with Dolfor24 8117 1796 32
Ynyscedwyn20 14193 11161 17
Llansantffraid21 1392 25212 12
Builth8 37156 14192 13
Machynlleth8 35117 18188 14
Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl7 39148 15141 22
Welshpool Llanerchyddol16 16114 19168 16
Presteigne15 18131 16150 20
Glasbury15 1793 24156 19
Rhayader13 21110 21157 18
Llanwrtyd Wells13 1966 3494 33
Bronllys and Felin-fach13 20111 20113 27
Caersws6 4268 33146 21
Talybont-on-Usk9 30101 2296 30
Cwm-twrch12 22100 23138 23
Newtown North12 2384 2896 31
Newtown West9 2948 48123 24
Dolforwyn11 2431 5675 41
Ithon Valley9 3288 26119 25
Old Radnor11 2553 4375 40
Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge2 5776 30114 26
Llanyre with Nantmel10 2659 4069 44
Maescar and Llywel2 5588 2771 43
Hay10 2766 3576 39
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower9 3358 41100 28
Forden and Montgomery10 2860 3882 37
Llanfyllin8 3673 3196 29
Llangattock and Llangynidr6 4579 2990 34
Talgarth9 3171 3274 42
Kerry8 3460 3763 47
Llangyniew and Meifod5 4656 4289 35
Rhiwcynon6 4145 5087 36
Gwernyfed5 4762 3669 45
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn4 4941 5279 38
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin8 3833 5428 56
Churchstoke3 5259 3962 48
Llandrinio7 4051 4546 53
Guilsfield6 4349 4746 52
Llangors with Bwlch6 4453 4465 46
Llandysilio3 5350 4635 54
Glantwymyn5 4842 5162 49
Llanelwedd4 5047 4956 50
Trelystan and TrewernNA NA35 5352 51
Berriew and Castle Caereinion4 5129 5725 57
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew2 5423 5917 59
Llangunllo with Norton2 5632 5530 55
Llanafanfawr with Garth1 5823 5820 58

Welshpool Gungrog Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 202513
November 202412
October 202414
September 202415
August 20248
July 202410
June 202420
May 202414
April 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Welshpool Gungrog in March 2025

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

1. Foundry Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Clerk'S Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Abbey Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rhallt Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Leighton Arches (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Lambert Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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