THE CLOSE, LD1 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD1 5EG

THE CLOSE, LD1 5EG, Powys has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.39 per 1,000 population. This LD1 5EG 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 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LD1 5EG, encompassing approximately 1138 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LD1 5EG area, explore the LD1 5EG 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 (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

LD1 5EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Craig Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brookfields with total crimes: 3

THE CLOSE, LD1 5EG 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 Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1840.3920.00%
Public order915.80350.00%
Burglary67.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.27300.00%
Other crime33.510.00%
Other theft22.630.00%
Shoplifting21.76-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1537.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.17166.67%
Shoplifting77.02250.00%
Drugs56.15150.00%
Other theft24.39-50.00%
Public order21.76-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.6187.50%
Public order713.17133.33%
Other theft46.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.51-25.00%
Drugs22.630.00%
Shoplifting21.76-33.33%
Theft from the person11.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.270.00%
Public order33.510.00%
Shoplifting32.630.00%
Other theft32.630.00%
Drugs22.630.00%
Other crime11.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.63200.00%

In March 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 theft11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%

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 behaviour33.51-50.00%
Other crime12.630.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.27-71.43%
Drugs11.760.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences719.32-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour46.15-20.00%
Public order33.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.63-33.33%
Other crime21.76100.00%
Shoplifting11.76-66.67%
Other theft10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.83-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour57.9066.67%
Drugs34.39200.00%
Shoplifting32.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63-40.00%
Other theft22.630.00%
Other crime11.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.46-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson59.6666.67%
Burglary34.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.63-40.00%
Shoplifting32.63200.00%
Public order22.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.170.00%
Public order44.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.510.00%
Shoplifting12.630.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202415
June 202415
May 20248
January 20242
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311
September 202315

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Craig Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime3
  • 3. Brookfields
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. A483
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 5. Llanerch Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Trefonen Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Trefonen Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cefnllys Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Hospital
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Quarry Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Trefonen Lane
    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