LD3 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD3 8AF

LD3 8AF, Powys has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.77 per 1,000 population. This LD3 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LD3 8AF, encompassing approximately 1423 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LD3 8AF area, explore the LD3 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LD3 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bailihelig Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4

LD3 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour49.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Other theft22.810.00%
Public order21.40-33.33%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.20250.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.75100.00%
Shoplifting32.810.00%
Drugs32.11-25.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.11200.00%
Burglary22.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.45-33.33%
Drugs44.210.00%
Public order32.81200.00%
Shoplifting32.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.70-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

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 offences915.4512.50%
Shoplifting56.3225.00%
Burglary33.51200.00%
Other theft22.11-33.33%
Public order11.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.96700.00%
Shoplifting45.620.00%
Public order42.810.00%
Drugs32.810.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

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 behaviour32.8150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.40-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.9225.00%
Drugs13.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.9627.27%
Anti-social behaviour49.83100.00%
Shoplifting32.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1150.00%
Bicycle theft12.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

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 offences1117.56-26.67%
Shoplifting47.730.00%
Other theft32.81200.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.530.00%
Drugs23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20241
January 20247
December 202314
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LD3 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bailihelig Road
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lion Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Glamorgan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Llys Yr Arad
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wheat Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Castle Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1