SY16 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16 2LB

SY16 2LB, Powys has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.52 per 1,000 population. This SY16 2LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY16 postcode area, which has experienced 181 crimes and a crime rate of 11.18 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY16 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY16 2LB, encompassing approximately 2051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY16 2LB area, explore the SY16 2LB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SY16 2LB area, visit the SY16 2LB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SY16 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Place with total crimes: 4
  • Stone Street with total crimes: 4
  • Severn Street with total crimes: 3

SY16 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.5233.33%
Public order49.75300.00%
Shoplifting31.95-25.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-40.00%
Drugs31.46200.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.57-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.31-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.4466.67%
Shoplifting42.44-33.33%
Other theft11.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.49-80.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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 offences2424.852300.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.700.00%
Shoplifting62.920.00%
Public order52.920.00%
Burglary42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-40.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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 behaviour52.92150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%

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 behaviour33.41-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-25.00%
Public order11.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.8566.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.44-81.82%
Public order21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.98-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson410.72-42.86%
Shoplifting31.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Public order20.97-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2326.32-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson711.2140.00%
Public order73.4116.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.4150.00%
Shoplifting62.9220.00%
Other theft22.92-50.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2928.2738.10%
Public order614.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.92-28.57%
Shoplifting52.4466.67%
Other theft42.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95-20.00%
Drugs31.950.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.78-8.70%
Public order810.2360.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4125.00%
Other theft52.440.00%
Burglary42.440.00%
Shoplifting31.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.460.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences2323.884.55%
Public order511.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.44-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-50.00%
Drugs41.95300.00%
Shoplifting41.95-69.23%
Burglary41.950.00%
Bicycle theft11.950.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2230.210.00%
Shoplifting1310.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.870.00%
Other theft33.900.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202415
May 202424
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 202322
November 202323
October 202329
September 202321
August 202323
July 202322

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 202313

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
July 20233

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
December 20231
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wesley Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stone Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Severn Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Shortbridge Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sycamore Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Caecamlas
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. School Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Turner'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Edwards Field
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Kerry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1