SY16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16

SY16, Powys has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SY16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SY16, encompassing approximately 16191 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (39.19% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

SY16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lon Derw with total crimes: 14
  • Llys Dulas with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

SY16 Crime Map

Postcodes in SY16

The postcode district are associated with the SY16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SY16 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 103 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10310.6239.19%
Public order216.36-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.30-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson70.62-46.15%
Other theft70.43-50.00%
Burglary60.43-53.85%
Shoplifting60.37-60.00%
Drugs40.37-60.00%
Other crime40.25-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.25100.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7412.54-24.49%
Public order304.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour221.8537.50%
Shoplifting151.36114.29%
Other theft140.9355.56%
Burglary130.86116.67%
Criminal damage and arson130.80-23.53%
Drugs100.8042.86%
Other crime70.6275.00%
Vehicle crime40.4333.33%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9811.6153.12%
Public order186.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.1121.43%
Anti-social behaviour161.0514.29%
Other theft90.9980.00%
Shoplifting70.560.00%
Drugs70.4340.00%
Burglary60.4320.00%
Other crime40.37-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.2550.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences648.34-34.69%
Criminal damage and arson143.9527.27%
Anti-social behaviour140.8675.00%
Public order90.86-30.77%
Other crime70.5675.00%
Shoplifting70.43-30.00%
Other theft50.4325.00%
Drugs50.310.00%
Burglary50.31-58.33%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9810.449700.00%
Public order136.050.00%
Burglary120.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.740.00%
Shoplifting100.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.62-42.86%
Drugs50.490.00%
Other crime40.31300.00%
Other theft40.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour140.99600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.860.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.19-71.43%
Burglary10.120.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour70.99-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.43-75.00%
Public order20.31-50.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Other theft10.060.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour213.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences201.30-62.96%
Public order41.24-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-90.48%
Robbery10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.06-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences547.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.3440.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.30-30.00%
Public order100.86-62.96%
Other theft70.6240.00%
Shoplifting70.43-12.50%
Drugs40.43100.00%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.19200.00%
Burglary30.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.06-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7210.13-28.71%
Public order274.4568.75%
Anti-social behaviour201.6742.86%
Criminal damage and arson151.24-6.25%
Shoplifting80.9333.33%
Other crime70.4940.00%
Other theft50.43-58.33%
Theft from the person30.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.19200.00%
Drugs20.19-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10111.8026.25%
Criminal damage and arson166.24-15.79%
Public order160.99-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour140.99-57.58%
Other theft120.8650.00%
Drugs70.74250.00%
Shoplifting60.43100.00%
Burglary50.37-28.57%
Other crime50.31400.00%
Vehicle crime40.31300.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Robbery20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8010.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour334.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.040.00%
Public order181.170.00%
Other theft81.110.00%
Burglary70.490.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Drugs20.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202417
June 202414
May 202411
January 20242
December 202321
November 202315
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20246
June 20245
May 202412
March 20241
December 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 770 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 202474
July 202498
June 202464
May 202498
April 20241
February 20245
January 202420
December 202354
November 202372
October 2023101
September 202380

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
July 202416
June 202414
May 20248
April 202414
March 20242
February 20247
January 202421
December 202314
November 202320
October 202314
September 202333

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202430
July 202418
June 20249
May 202413
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 202327
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
February 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
January 20241
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lon Derw
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Llys Dulas
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Broad Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Lower Canal Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Heol Vaynor
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stone Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pine Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lon Gwern
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A4811
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Old Church Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Turner'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Wesley Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ffordd Croesawdy
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Cledan
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Lon Pinwydd
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 19. Lon Pantyllyn
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Herons Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Heol Pengwern
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Lon Dolafon
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parklands
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Y Ffrydd
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Wesley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. The Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Severn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1