COMMERCIAL STREET, SY16 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16 2BW

COMMERCIAL STREET, SY16 2BW, Powys has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.93 per 1,000 population. This SY16 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY16 2BW, encompassing approximately 1728 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

SY16 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broad Street with total crimes: 6
  • Old Church Street with total crimes: 3
  • Turner'S Lane with total crimes: 3

COMMERCIAL STREET, SY16 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour411.570.00%
Public order32.31-83.33%
Other theft11.740.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.58-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1829.50350.00%
Violence and sexual offences1210.41-33.33%
Shoplifting56.94400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.89300.00%
Drugs42.3133.33%
Other crime22.310.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.7763.64%
Public order410.41300.00%
Drugs32.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.74-75.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.46-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour46.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.31-33.33%
Other theft12.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.821700.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.410.00%
Public order43.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74100.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.63-76.47%
Public order22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.35-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour39.830.00%
Drugs21.740.00%
Public order21.16-66.67%
Shoplifting21.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.14-30.77%
Public order610.4150.00%
Shoplifting63.47500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-25.00%
Other theft21.74-50.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.610.00%
Other theft415.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Public order42.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Drugs31.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.740.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202418
June 202411
May 202418
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 202317
November 202318
October 202326

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202418
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Broad Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Old Church Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Turner'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Wesley Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Y Ffrydd
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wesley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. The Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Severn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newtown Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fairfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Golwgydre Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1