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

Crime in Brecon West, Powys

Comprehensive safety analysis for Brecon West, localized within Powys.

Total Crimes

27
trending_up +80.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

43.49per 1k
trending_up +3.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,214

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10
Anti-social Behaviour6
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Public Order2
Drug Offences2
Burglary1
Other Crime1
Vehicle Crime1
Other Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Heol Y Ffynnon Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2Other crime: 1
9
On or near Cradoc Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Bridge Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Trenewydd Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Orchard Gardens Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Church Street Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Walnut Square Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Newmarch Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Prospect Close Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near St Davids Park Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Local Rank

#26safest in Powys

City Average

67.34per 1k

Local Policing

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Dyfed-Powys Police

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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

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