NP8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NP8

NP8, Powys has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.37 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this NP8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around NP8, encompassing approximately 5477 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

NP8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beacons Court with total crimes: 2
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cae Porth with total crimes: 2

NP8 Crime Map

Postcodes in NP8

The postcode district are associated with the NP8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The NP8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.3714.29%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-60.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0216.67%
Public order51.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.740.00%
Public order41.10300.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.100.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.55200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.73-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.73100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.02-27.27%
Other theft41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Public order20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.10266.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.010.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238
September 202311
August 20233

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
November 20232
October 20232
August 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NP8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beacons Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hillside Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cae Porth
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Martell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Twyn Pandy
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Clos Castell
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Everest Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clos Ciliau
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mardy Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1