SY16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16

SY16, Powys has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.61 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)

SY16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lon Derw with total crimes: 13
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parklands with total crimes: 10

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 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 offences8010.87-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour334.9443.48%
Criminal damage and arson192.04-9.52%
Public order181.17-10.00%
Other theft81.1160.00%
Burglary70.490.00%
Shoplifting30.43-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Drugs20.12-80.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%
Other crime10.06-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9511.8641.79%
Anti-social behaviour235.87-25.81%
Criminal damage and arson211.4210.53%
Public order201.30150.00%
Drugs101.24100.00%
Burglary70.62133.33%
Other theft50.43-44.44%
Shoplifting50.31-64.29%
Other crime30.3150.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6710.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.910.00%
Shoplifting141.170.00%
Other theft90.860.00%
Public order80.560.00%
Drugs50.490.00%
Burglary30.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 755 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202498
June 202464
May 202498
April 20241
February 20245
January 202420
December 202354
November 202372
October 2023101
September 202380
August 202395
July 202367

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20249
May 202413
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 202327
October 202316
September 202318
August 202320
July 20238

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202414
May 20248
April 202414
March 20242
February 20247
January 202421
December 202314
November 202320
October 202314
September 202333
August 202323
July 202331

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
February 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 202312
September 20238
August 20235
July 20239

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
January 20241
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235
July 202314

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
July 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 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
August 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lon Derw
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parklands
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Llys Dulas
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Canal Road
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sgwar Rhedynen
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Heol-Y-Coleg
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heol Vaynor
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Wesley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stone Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lon Gwern
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 14. Severn Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Shortbridge Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Park Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ffordd Croesawdy
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lon Glanyrafon
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Glandulas Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mount Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Sycamore Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 22. Maesderwen
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Caecamlas
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Newtown
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Ithon
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. B4801
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Heol Treowen
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1