FREE STREET, LD3 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD3 7BL

FREE STREET, LD3 7BL, Powys has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.12 per 1,000 population. This LD3 7BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LD3 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LD3 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LD3 7BL, encompassing approximately 1192 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LD3 7BL area, explore the LD3 7BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-57.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LD3 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Lion Street with total crimes: 2
  • Glamorgan Street with total crimes: 2

FREE STREET, LD3 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.12-57.69%
Public order49.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.51-25.00%
Shoplifting22.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.68-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2640.23225.00%
Shoplifting421.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.350.00%
Drugs33.350.00%
Public order32.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5150.00%
Burglary22.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.120.00%
Public order46.71300.00%
Shoplifting43.35-20.00%
Drugs33.350.00%
Burglary22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.76-27.27%
Shoplifting56.7166.67%
Burglary24.19100.00%
Other theft21.68-33.33%
Public order11.68-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.500.00%
Public order79.22600.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.8733.33%
Other theft33.350.00%
Shoplifting32.510.00%
Drugs22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.350.00%
Public order12.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.51-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences913.41-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.5450.00%
Drugs15.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.6336.36%
Anti-social behaviour412.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.3550.00%
Shoplifting22.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.120.00%
Shoplifting49.220.00%
Other theft33.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.510.00%
Public order11.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.220.00%
Drugs23.350.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other theft21.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202426
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
January 20249
December 202315
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LD3 7BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Lion Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Glamorgan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Llys Yr Arad
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wheat Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Castle Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. B4601
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rhodfa Eluned
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cerrigcochion Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1