LD3 8DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD3 8DQ

LD3 8DQ, Powys has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.96 per 1,000 population. This LD3 8DQ 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 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LD3 8DQ, encompassing approximately 1107 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LD3 8DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashfield Place with total crimes: 5
  • Church Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bailihelig Road with total crimes: 5

LD3 8DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.96200.00%
Other theft45.420.00%
Public order33.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.810.00%
Other crime21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.81-75.00%
Other crime11.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.93100.00%
Other crime17.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.03100.00%
Other theft33.610.00%
Burglary12.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.610.00%
Drugs12.710.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16.320.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.320.00%
Bicycle theft13.610.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
January 20243

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashfield Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Bailihelig Road
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Black Friars Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Newgate Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. St Davids Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1