LD3 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD3 8BN

LD3 8BN, Powys has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.91 per 1,000 population. This LD3 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LD3 8BN, encompassing approximately 1369 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LD3 8BN area, explore the LD3 8BN 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 (-39.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

LD3 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4

LD3 8BN 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 offences1421.91-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour410.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.92-20.00%
Public order32.920.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Shoplifting21.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.60228.57%
Criminal damage and arson516.80150.00%
Shoplifting43.650.00%
Drugs32.92-40.00%
Public order32.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19200.00%
Burglary22.19100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.99-22.22%
Drugs55.110.00%
Public order43.65300.00%
Shoplifting42.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

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 offences916.070.00%
Shoplifting56.570.00%
Burglary33.65200.00%
Other theft22.19-33.33%
Public order11.46-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.10800.00%
Public order66.57500.00%
Shoplifting54.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6533.33%
Drugs32.920.00%
Other theft32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.190.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

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 behaviour33.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.190.00%
Public order10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.46-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.19-50.00%

In January 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 offences810.95-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour65.8420.00%
Drugs14.380.00%

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 offences1319.728.33%
Anti-social behaviour59.49150.00%
Shoplifting33.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1950.00%
Bicycle theft12.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.99-14.29%
Shoplifting48.760.00%
Other theft32.9250.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.220.00%
Other theft23.650.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20232

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 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 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 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
August 20243
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Lion Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Glamorgan Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Llys Yr Arad
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wheat Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Public order1