SY16 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16 1AJ

SY16 1AJ, Powys has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.36 per 1,000 population. This SY16 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY16 postcode area, which has experienced 171 crimes and a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY16 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY16 1AJ, encompassing approximately 1586 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY16 1AJ area, explore the SY16 1AJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SY16 1AJ area, visit the SY16 1AJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

SY16 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broad Street with total crimes: 6
  • Stone Street with total crimes: 4
  • A4811 with total crimes: 3

SY16 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.3658.82%
Public order417.02-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.52-42.86%
Shoplifting32.52-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.89100.00%
Robbery11.260.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1737.81-34.62%
Public order1610.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.0875.00%
Drugs54.4166.67%
Shoplifting53.15150.00%
Burglary33.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-60.00%
Other crime21.26100.00%
Other theft11.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.5162.50%
Criminal damage and arson516.3966.67%
Public order43.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.520.00%
Drugs32.52200.00%
Other theft31.89200.00%
Shoplifting21.890.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1622.06-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour410.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Shoplifting21.890.00%
Drugs11.26-66.67%
Other theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.63-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.060.00%
Burglary410.710.00%
Drugs32.520.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-60.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Theft from the person11.260.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.15150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.780.00%
Drugs11.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-88.89%
Public order10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.08-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour35.67-25.00%
Public order11.89-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-80.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.63-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.476.25%
Shoplifting510.71-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.15-20.00%
Public order42.52-71.43%
Other theft22.52100.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.63-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1634.66-38.46%
Public order1410.0855.56%
Shoplifting88.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.04-16.67%
Other crime43.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.52-57.14%
Drugs21.89-33.33%
Other theft11.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2639.070.00%
Public order916.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.410.00%
Other theft43.780.00%
Drugs32.520.00%
Shoplifting21.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
July 202426
June 202416
May 202417
February 20241
January 20249
December 202317
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY16 1AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broad Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Stone Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. A4811
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Turner'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Wesley Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ffordd Croesawdy
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Parklands
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. The Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Severn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newtown
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newtown Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Frolic Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cwrt Croesawdy
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Colwyn
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1