LD1 5HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD1 5HY

LD1 5HY, Powys has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.97 per 1,000 population. This LD1 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LD1 5HY, encompassing approximately 1292 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LD1 5HY area, explore the LD1 5HY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LD1 5HY area, visit the LD1 5HY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

LD1 5HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Craig Road with total crimes: 9
  • Lindens Walk with total crimes: 5

LD1 5HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2547.9747.06%
Public order1019.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.74600.00%
Burglary65.42500.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.64-60.00%
Other crime43.090.00%
Other theft23.09-33.33%
Shoplifting21.55-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1737.91-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson1013.15233.33%
Shoplifting77.74250.00%
Drugs55.42150.00%
Other theft33.87-25.00%
Public order22.32-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1930.9590.00%
Public order714.7040.00%
Other theft45.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.09-50.00%
Drugs22.320.00%
Shoplifting21.55-60.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.7416.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.420.00%
Public order54.640.00%
Shoplifting53.870.00%
Other theft33.870.00%
Drugs22.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.64200.00%

In March 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 behaviour23.09-50.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.87-50.00%
Other crime13.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.3833.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.19-33.33%
Drugs14.640.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.12-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour66.960.00%
Public order34.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32-66.67%
Other crime21.55100.00%
Shoplifting11.55-66.67%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Drugs10.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.63-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour610.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.6420.00%
Drugs34.64200.00%
Shoplifting32.320.00%
Other theft32.320.00%
Public order12.32-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.49-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1011.6042.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.7466.67%
Burglary43.87100.00%
Public order33.09-25.00%
Shoplifting32.3250.00%
Possession of weapons12.320.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.930.00%
Public order45.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.090.00%
Shoplifting22.320.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202417
June 202419
May 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 202314
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 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 5HY 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. Lindens Walk
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Brookfields
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Spa Road East
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. A483
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 8. Llanerch Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Trefonen Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Trefonen Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cefnllys Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Hospital
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Quarry Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. South Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tudor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Trefonen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gwenfron Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Noyadd Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Llanfawr Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1