SY16 2DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16 2DX

SY16 2DX, Powys has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.69 per 1,000 population. This SY16 2DX 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 2DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY16 2DX, encompassing approximately 1842 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SY16 2DX 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 2DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 order1827.69350.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.77-33.33%
Shoplifting56.51400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.71300.00%
Drugs42.1733.33%
Other crime22.170.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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 offences1815.7463.64%
Public order49.77300.00%
Drugs32.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.63-75.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

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 offences1113.57-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour45.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.17-33.33%
Other theft12.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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 offences1819.541700.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.770.00%
Public order43.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%

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 offences33.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63100.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%

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 offences44.34-76.47%
Public order22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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 offences1716.29-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour39.230.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Public order21.09-66.67%
Shoplifting21.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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 offences1821.71-30.77%
Public order69.7750.00%
Shoplifting63.26500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-25.00%
Other theft21.63-50.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

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 offences2624.9730.00%
Other theft414.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.17100.00%
Public order42.17-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-25.00%
Drugs31.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.800.00%
Public order710.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.800.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

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
August 202412
July 202418
June 202411
May 202418
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 202317
November 202318
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 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 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 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
September 20234

A total of 4 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231
September 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY16 2DX 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. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wesley Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Mary'S Close
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edwards Field
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Newtown Bus Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Church Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cambrian Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bryn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trem Vastre
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Crescent Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Turner'S Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Gas Street
    Total1
    Public order1