BROAD STREET, SY16 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16 2LU

BROAD STREET, SY16 2LU, Powys has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.48 per 1,000 population. This SY16 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY16 2LU, encompassing approximately 1805 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (88.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

SY16 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broad Street with total crimes: 6
  • Stone Street with total crimes: 4
  • Old Church Street with total crimes: 3

BROAD STREET, SY16 2LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3225.4888.24%
Anti-social behaviour517.73-50.00%
Public order42.77-77.78%
Other theft22.22100.00%
Other crime11.11-50.00%
Shoplifting10.55-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1834.34500.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.97-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour109.42100.00%
Shoplifting55.54400.00%
Drugs42.7733.33%
Burglary32.220.00%
Other crime21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Other theft11.11-66.67%

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 offences2423.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour513.290.00%
Other theft32.77200.00%
Public order31.66200.00%
Drugs31.66200.00%
Shoplifting11.660.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

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 offences1818.83-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.97150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.77-33.33%
Other theft12.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.601900.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.080.00%
Public order43.320.00%
Burglary42.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-60.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

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 behaviour53.32150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%

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 behaviour44.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22-62.50%
Public order11.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.20-63.64%
Public order24.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.3715.79%
Anti-social behaviour412.19-50.00%
Public order42.22-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-42.86%
Other theft22.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Shoplifting21.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.57-40.62%
Public order1110.5283.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.4375.00%
Shoplifting63.88500.00%
Other crime33.32200.00%
Other theft21.66-50.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3231.570.00%
Public order617.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.320.00%
Other theft42.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Drugs32.220.00%
Possession of weapons21.660.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202417
July 202424
June 202418
May 202420
April 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 202322
November 202319
October 202332

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202418
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
November 20233
October 20231

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
December 20231

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 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 2 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

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

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 2LU postcode area is presented below.

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