WATERGATE, LD3 9AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LD3 9AL

WATERGATE, LD3 9AL, Powys has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.68 per 1,000 population. This LD3 9AL 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 9AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LD3 9AL, encompassing approximately 1721 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LD3 9AL area, explore the LD3 9AL 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 (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

LD3 9AL 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

WATERGATE, LD3 9AL 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 offences1615.68-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson39.29-25.00%
Public order31.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-25.00%
Shoplifting21.74-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.95225.00%
Drugs615.10-14.29%
Public order53.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.90100.00%
Shoplifting42.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3233.33%
Vehicle crime32.320.00%
Burglary21.74100.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.17-38.46%
Drugs74.65600.00%
Public order54.07150.00%
Shoplifting42.90-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.680.00%
Shoplifting57.5566.67%
Burglary32.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74-50.00%
Public order21.16-71.43%
Drugs11.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.491200.00%
Public order77.55600.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.070.00%
Drugs32.320.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.4933.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.320.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.7450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.16-66.67%

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 offences88.71-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour64.6520.00%
Drugs13.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.85-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson67.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.49150.00%
Shoplifting22.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.85-6.67%
Other theft48.13300.00%
Shoplifting42.320.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-60.00%
Drugs11.16-50.00%

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 offences1517.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Drugs22.320.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202426
July 20248
June 202413
May 202413
April 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

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 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
November 20234
October 20231

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 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 9AL 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. Maendu Terrace
    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