What is the crime rate in Brecon East, Powys?

As of April 2026, the Brecon East ward has an annual crime rate of 83.15 per 1,000 residents with 41 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Brecon East ward?

The most common crime in Brecon East is Violence & Sexual Offences with 13 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 31.7% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Brecon East ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Dyfed-Powys Police Police

Crime in Brecon East, Powys

Comprehensive safety analysis for Brecon East, localized within Powys.

Total Crimes

trending_down -35.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

83.15per 1k

trending_down -1.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,026

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences13

Anti-social Behaviour9

Burglary4

Other Theft4

Criminal Damage & Arson4

Drug Offences3

Public Order2

Other Crime2

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Ship Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Bryn De Winton Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Limetree Close Map	Drugs: 2	2
On or near Supermarket Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Wheat Street Map	Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Supermarket Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near Beechgrove Map	Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2
On or near Hawthorn Lane Map	Other crime: 1	1
On or near Belle Vue Gardens Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near Mount Street Map	Other theft: 1	1

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#52safest in Powys

City Average

67.34per 1k

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Local Policing

St. John

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Local Priorities

Residents have raised concerns with speeding in the area

Issued: 3 Mar 2026

Status Update

Speed checks are still being conducted in the area. GoSafe and Roads Traffic Policing officers are aware of the speeding concerns from residents. Brecknockshire Neighbourhood Policing Prevention Team are working with OP ATAL to conduct speed checks in the area for a partnership approach to speeding.

Actioned: 3 Mar 2026

Patrols of North Road, Brecon and St John’s Road, Brecon due to increased reports of Anti-social behaviour in the area.

Issued: 3 Mar 2026

Status Update

A joint partnership approach with the local council, local councillors and high visibility police patrols are being conducted in the area.

Actioned: 3 Mar 2026

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