BETHEL SQUARE, LD3 7JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD3 7JP

BETHEL SQUARE, LD3 7JP, Powys has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.39 per 1,000 population. This LD3 7JP 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 7JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LD3 7JP, encompassing approximately 1610 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LD3 7JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Lion Street with total crimes: 2

BETHEL SQUARE, LD3 7JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson39.94-25.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-25.00%
Shoplifting21.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431.05300.00%
Drugs514.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.11100.00%
Shoplifting42.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.48300.00%
Public order32.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs616.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.73-33.33%
Public order53.73150.00%
Shoplifting43.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.28-10.00%
Shoplifting55.5966.67%
Burglary33.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-50.00%
Public order21.24-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.12900.00%
Public order76.21600.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3533.33%
Drugs32.480.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Shoplifting31.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.860.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.86-50.00%

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 offences99.94-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour65.5920.00%
Drugs13.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.77-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11100.00%
Shoplifting22.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.01-6.25%
Other theft49.32300.00%
Shoplifting42.480.00%
Public order22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Drugs21.860.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.490.00%
Public order69.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 20241
January 20249
December 202313
November 202315
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 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
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 7JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Lion Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Glamorgan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Llys Yr Arad
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wheat Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Honddu Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Castle Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Priory Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Cerrigcochion Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1