SY16 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16 2AE

SY16 2AE, Powys has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.92 per 1,000 population. This SY16 2AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY16 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY16 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY16 2AE, encompassing approximately 1916 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY16 2AE area, explore the SY16 2AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

SY16 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parker'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 6
  • The Bank with total crimes: 5

SY16 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1833.92-25.00%
Public order179.39466.67%
Anti-social behaviour108.87100.00%
Shoplifting55.22400.00%
Drugs42.6133.33%
Other crime32.09200.00%
Burglary31.570.00%
Other theft21.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour512.520.00%
Other theft32.61200.00%
Public order31.57200.00%
Drugs31.57200.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.61-33.33%
Other theft12.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.52-80.00%
Burglary10.52-83.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.532300.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.520.00%
Burglary63.130.00%
Public order53.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61-60.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-62.50%
Public order11.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.83-65.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.170.00%
Public order22.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-80.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2323.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.00-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.61-55.56%
Public order42.09-63.64%
Other theft22.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Shoplifting21.04-66.67%
Burglary11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.40-34.29%
Public order1112.0083.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.74125.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.70100.00%
Shoplifting64.17500.00%
Other crime33.13200.00%
Other theft21.57-50.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.3134.62%
Public order618.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.13-50.00%
Other theft42.09-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09-50.00%
Drugs32.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson813.570.00%
Public order84.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.170.00%
Other theft54.170.00%
Burglary32.610.00%
Shoplifting21.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202424
June 202418
May 202424
April 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 202323
November 202323
October 202335
September 202326

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20246
December 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY16 2AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parker'S Lane
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Wesley Street
    Total6
    Public order6
  • 3. The Bank
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Broad Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Stone Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wesley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. St Mary'S Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edwards Field
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Ffordd Croesawdy
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Newtown Bus Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lower Canal Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Old Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Cambrian Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crescent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Cwrt Dolafon
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Caecamlas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Turner'S Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Gas Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Frolic Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Newtown
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Kerry Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1