LD3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD3

LD3, Powys has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LD3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LD3, encompassing approximately 19300 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (36.96% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

LD3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Hospital with total crimes: 9
  • Bron-Y-Crug with total crimes: 7

LD3 Crime Map

Postcodes in LD3

The postcode district are associated with the LD3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LD3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences636.7936.96%
Public order163.2660.00%
Drugs120.83300.00%
Other theft70.62-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour70.36-22.22%
Burglary60.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.31200.00%
Shoplifting60.310.00%
Other crime30.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.16-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences465.60-9.80%
Other theft112.3810.00%
Public order100.57-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour90.5280.00%
Vehicle crime80.470.00%
Burglary70.4175.00%
Other crime60.36200.00%
Shoplifting60.31-33.33%
Drugs30.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.16-71.43%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.015000.00%
Public order172.64325.00%
Other theft100.880.00%
Shoplifting90.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.470.00%
Drugs60.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.31-37.50%
Burglary40.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Other crime20.100.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour80.67100.00%
Public order40.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour40.62-50.00%
Other crime40.210.00%
Public order20.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour80.57-27.27%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.05-96.88%
Shoplifting10.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.54-31.91%
Anti-social behaviour111.660.00%
Public order30.57-25.00%
Drugs20.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-92.31%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences474.9711.90%
Criminal damage and arson132.4430.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.6722.22%
Shoplifting40.57-20.00%
Public order40.21-50.00%
Drugs40.2133.33%
Burglary30.21-25.00%
Other theft30.16-76.92%
Other crime30.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.03-6.67%
Other theft132.1885.71%
Criminal damage and arson100.6711.11%
Anti-social behaviour90.52-25.00%
Public order80.470.00%
Shoplifting50.41400.00%
Burglary40.2633.33%
Drugs30.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.61-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour122.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.620.00%
Other theft70.470.00%
Drugs50.36150.00%
Vehicle crime40.26300.00%
Burglary30.21-40.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences555.91-3.51%
Public order162.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.83-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson90.7812.50%
Other theft70.47-66.67%
Burglary50.3625.00%
Drugs20.26-60.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Shoplifting10.05-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences577.51103.57%
Anti-social behaviour222.954.76%
Other theft211.1490.91%
Public order161.0960.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.83-20.00%
Drugs50.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.2625.00%
Shoplifting50.260.00%
Burglary40.26-33.33%
Other crime20.21100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.450.00%
Other theft111.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.570.00%
Public order100.520.00%
Drugs60.520.00%
Burglary60.310.00%
Shoplifting50.310.00%
Vehicle crime40.260.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202463
June 202446
May 202451
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 202432
December 202347
November 202342
October 202345
September 202355
August 202357
July 202328

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20243
May 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
January 20241
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 202410
December 20233
November 202313
October 20237
September 20237
August 202321
July 202311

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312
September 202315
August 202322
July 202321

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
March 20244
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202410
May 202417
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
September 202316
August 202316
July 202310

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LD3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences9
  • 3. Bron-Y-Crug
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 5. Bryn Derwen
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 7. Cradoc Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Newgate Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Bridge Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Maendu Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cerrigcochion Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brynglas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fosse Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Black Friars Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Ger-Y-Tarell
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prospect Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Struet
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Lion Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Cambrian Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Camden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. John Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Church Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Maes Maldwyn
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Golwg-Y-Fan
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Coryton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Cae Derw
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Maes-Y-Ffynnon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1