Crime Rate in Welshpool Llanerchyddol: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Welshpool Llanerchyddol

The total recorded crimes in Welshpool Llanerchyddol, Powys, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Welshpool Llanerchyddol crime rate of 54.33 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 Llanerchyddol, encompassing approximately 294 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Welshpool Llanerchyddol Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parker'S Place with total crimes: 2
  • Bryneglwys with total crimes: 2

How safe is Welshpool Llanerchyddol?

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

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Welshpool Llanerchyddol demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Powys average, with 114 crimes compared to 128.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Welshpool Llanerchyddol witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 58 other cities.

    • In 2023, Welshpool Llanerchyddol had fewer crimes than the Powys average, with 168 crimes compared to 178. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Welshpool Llanerchyddol witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 58 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Powys, Welshpool Llanerchyddol has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Welshpool Llanerchyddol Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Welshpool Llanerchyddol has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 54.33 ranking 16th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

In 2024, the total Welshpool Llanerchyddol crimes were 114. The crime rate of Welshpool Llanerchyddol in 2024 was 387.10 (year) or 32.26 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Welshpool Llanerchyddol were around 168 crimes with yearly crime rate of 570.46 (year) or 47.54 (month) ranking 16 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
Welshpool Gungrog22 11284 6343 6
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
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 Llanerchyddol Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Drugs 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 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 (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
November 20247
October 202410
September 202411
August 20244
July 202410
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Welshpool Llanerchyddol in March 2025

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

1. Mount Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
2. Parker'S Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bryneglwys (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stanley Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hall Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Brook Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jehu Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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