What is the crime rate in Rhayader, Powys?

As of April 2026, the Rhayader ward has an annual crime rate of 94.1 per 1,000 residents with 19 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 Rhayader ward?

The most common crime in Rhayader is Violence & Sexual Offences with 10 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 52.6% 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 Rhayader ward boundary.

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

Crime in Rhayader, Powys

Comprehensive safety analysis for Rhayader, localized within Powys.

Total Crimes

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Annual Crime Rate

94.1per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

2,083

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10

Public Order2

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Anti-social Behaviour2

Vehicle Crime2

Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Heol-Y-Brenin Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near A470 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1	3
On or near Water Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Sunnyfield Map	Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Bridge Street Map	Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near Hazlemere Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Tanners Row Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Church Street Map	Public order: 1	1

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Local Rank

#53safest in Powys

National Safety

Top 19%Riskiest

City Average

67.34per 1k

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Local Policing

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Local Priorities

High visibility patrols of our rural villages and farms, focusing on raising awareness and offering crime prevention advice around quad bike and fuel theft.

This priority will run from April-June 2026.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Neighbourhood officers will be raising awareness around Rogue Traders and protecting yourself from becoming a victim.
This priority will run from April-June 2026.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

High visibility patrols of our rural villages and farms targeting criminal activity.
This priority will run from January-March 2026.

Issued: 1 Jan 2026

Status Update

Between January and March, frequent high visibility patrols were conducted in the rural villages of this area.

The Rural Crime Team have attended community engagement events where concerns have been raised around the under age drinking and ASB nuisance driving on common land.

Actioned: 31 Mar 2026

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