SY16 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16 2AF

SY16 2AF, Powys has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.13 per 1,000 population. This SY16 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY16 2AF, encompassing approximately 1955 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (106.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-72.22% decrease)

SY16 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Broad Street with total crimes: 6
  • Lower Canal Road with total crimes: 5

SY16 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.13106.25%
Anti-social behaviour616.88-45.45%
Public order53.07-72.22%
Other theft32.56-25.00%
Shoplifting31.53-76.92%
Other crime21.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1838.36260.00%
Violence and sexual offences169.21-30.43%
Shoplifting138.18225.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.65266.67%
Other theft45.630.00%
Drugs42.0533.33%
Other crime32.05200.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.0143.75%
Public order511.76400.00%
Other theft42.56300.00%
Shoplifting42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-50.00%
Drugs31.53200.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.92-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour68.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.07-16.67%
Shoplifting42.56-42.86%
Other theft12.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.51-80.00%
Burglary10.51-80.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.642600.00%
Shoplifting713.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.580.00%
Public order53.070.00%
Burglary52.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56-40.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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 behaviour53.07150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.58-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-50.00%
Public order11.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.65-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour53.0725.00%
Public order12.56-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.52-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson511.25-37.50%
Shoplifting42.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.05-33.33%
Public order42.05-55.56%
Other theft22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.66-30.30%
Public order911.7628.57%
Criminal damage and arson84.6060.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0950.00%
Shoplifting63.0720.00%
Other crime33.070.00%
Other theft21.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.02-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.220.00%
Public order716.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.580.00%
Shoplifting52.560.00%
Other theft42.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.050.00%
Drugs32.050.00%
Possession of weapons21.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202416
July 202423
June 202416
May 202427
April 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 202322
November 202323
October 202333

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
November 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
December 20231

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202418
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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 1 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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Broad Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Lower Canal Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Stone Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Old Church Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Turner'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Wesley Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Y Ffrydd
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wesley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. The Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Severn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Newtown
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Newtown Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fairfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Caecamlas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Canal Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Golwgydre Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Frolic Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1