LD2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD2

LD2, Powys has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LD2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LD2, encompassing approximately 5606 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

LD2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Pendre with total crimes: 2

LD2 Crime Map

Postcodes in LD2

The postcode district are associated with the LD2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LD2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.75-36.36%
Other theft41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.46-50.00%
Shoplifting41.96300.00%
Burglary30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.18-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.17144.44%
Anti-social behaviour83.9233.33%
Public order81.43166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.4350.00%
Other theft51.0766.67%
Drugs30.89200.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.17-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour61.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07300.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-42.86%
Public order30.710.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour71.43600.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.18-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6133.33%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Public order20.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.280.00%
Burglary51.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.75-43.75%
Burglary31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202422
June 20249
May 202413
January 20241
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LD2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Pendre
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Edwards Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gwyns Ploc
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Troed Y Bryn
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Tyle Heulog
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Golf Club Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Strand Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Castle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1