What is the crime rate in Brecon West, Powys?

As of April 2026, the Brecon West ward has an annual crime rate of 43.49 per 1,000 residents with 27 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 West ward?

The most common crime in Brecon West is Violence & Sexual Offences with 10 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 37.0% 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 West ward boundary.

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

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Annual Crime Rate

43.49per 1k

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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 Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
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

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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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