SY5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY5

SY5, Powys has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.35 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SY5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SY5, encompassing approximately 22714 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

SY5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linley Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • The Fairways with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

SY5 Crime Map

Postcodes in SY5

The postcode district are associated with the SY5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SY5 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 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences363.355.88%
Anti-social behaviour111.58-35.29%
Other theft80.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.35-12.50%
Burglary60.3150.00%
Vehicle crime30.26200.00%
Public order30.13-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences343.7936.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.50-19.05%
Public order90.7580.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.40-20.00%
Other theft60.3550.00%
Burglary40.26-20.00%
Other crime30.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Shoplifting20.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences253.57-43.18%
Anti-social behaviour211.1061.54%
Criminal damage and arson100.9211.11%
Burglary50.4466.67%
Public order50.22-28.57%
Other theft40.22-42.86%
Theft from the person30.180.00%
Other crime30.130.00%
Drugs20.130.00%
Shoplifting20.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.09-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences444.0537.50%
Anti-social behaviour131.9444.44%
Criminal damage and arson90.57-18.18%
Other theft70.4075.00%
Public order70.31250.00%
Vehicle crime50.31400.00%
Burglary30.22200.00%
Shoplifting30.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.99-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson111.41120.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.48-18.18%
Other theft40.4033.33%
Other crime30.180.00%
Shoplifting30.13-25.00%
Public order20.13-60.00%
Burglary10.09-83.33%
Robbery10.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.04-85.71%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences423.9231.25%
Anti-social behaviour111.8557.14%
Vehicle crime70.48600.00%
Burglary60.31100.00%
Public order50.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.2266.67%
Shoplifting40.22100.00%
Other theft30.18-40.00%
Other crime30.1350.00%
Drugs20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.826.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.41133.33%
Public order70.31133.33%
Other theft50.31-44.44%
Burglary30.22-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.13200.00%
Other crime20.13-50.00%
Shoplifting20.09-50.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences302.82-9.09%
Other theft91.3250.00%
Burglary80.40-11.11%
Other crime40.35100.00%
Shoplifting40.1833.33%
Public order30.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.13-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.35-23.26%
Anti-social behaviour131.45225.00%
Burglary90.57200.00%
Public order60.40-14.29%
Other theft60.26-45.45%
Shoplifting30.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.13-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.09100.00%
Other crime20.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences433.6565.38%
Other theft111.8957.14%
Public order70.4875.00%
Shoplifting60.31500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.22-69.23%
Burglary30.180.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-66.67%
Robbery10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences262.77-42.22%
Anti-social behaviour131.1485.71%
Other theft70.5716.67%
Public order40.31300.00%
Burglary30.18-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.13-25.00%
Drugs20.130.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences453.700.00%
Burglary111.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.480.00%
Other theft60.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.260.00%
Vehicle crime40.220.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Drugs20.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Public order10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202434
July 202425
June 202444
May 202432
April 202442
March 202432
February 202430
January 202433
December 202343
November 202326
October 202345

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202421
June 202413
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20243
January 202413
December 20234
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Linley Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. The Fairways
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Broxtons Wood
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Shrewsbury Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Noel Hill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Norton Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Millstream
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Maple Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wicket Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cruckton Hall Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Redhill Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Camlad Cottages
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Buildwas Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Much Wenlock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Church Grange
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Wrekin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tudor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bell View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Garmston Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brook Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cross Gates Meadow
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Sandy Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Hinwood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Causemountain Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Longleat Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ash Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Rosemary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1