LD1 5BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD1 5BQ

LD1 5BQ, Powys has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.65 per 1,000 population. This LD1 5BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LD1 postcode area, which has experienced 130 crimes and a crime rate of 11.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LD1 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LD1 5BQ, encompassing approximately 1395 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LD1 5BQ area, explore the LD1 5BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LD1 5BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Llethyr Bryn with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Ithon Close with total crimes: 3

LD1 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.6538.46%
Anti-social behaviour512.9066.67%
Public order33.580.00%
Burglary22.15100.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Drugs10.72-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.948.33%
Shoplifting69.320.00%
Drugs54.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.58200.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-33.33%
Burglary11.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.9271.43%
Public order38.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1550.00%
Other theft22.15100.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Theft from the person11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.02100.00%
Public order32.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.8750.00%
Other crime12.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.87100.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.34-25.00%
Public order34.30200.00%
Shoplifting32.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15-33.33%
Other crime21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-80.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.49-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour55.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.58200.00%
Shoplifting22.15-33.33%
Other theft21.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.45-25.00%
Shoplifting32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.600.00%
Other theft22.870.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
September 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202413
June 202412
May 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LD1 5BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Llethyr Bryn
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Ithon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Laurel Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Trefonen Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Trefonen Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hernog Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Hospital
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Quarry Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hillcrest Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Trefonen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sunny Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gwenfron Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Noyadd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Llanfawr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1