SY16 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16 2PL

SY16 2PL, Powys has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.44 per 1,000 population. This SY16 2PL 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 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY16 2PL, encompassing approximately 1494 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SY16 2PL 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
  • A4811 with total crimes: 3

SY16 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3031.4457.89%
Public order520.07-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour53.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons23.340.00%
Shoplifting21.34-66.67%
Robbery11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1943.48-26.92%
Public order1712.71183.33%
Anti-social behaviour1011.37100.00%
Shoplifting66.69500.00%
Drugs54.0166.67%
Burglary33.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-50.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Other theft11.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2633.4552.94%
Public order617.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.34-20.00%
Drugs32.6850.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.42-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson511.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3466.67%
Public order33.34-25.00%
Drugs22.01-33.33%
Burglary21.34-50.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.761800.00%
Public order412.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.680.00%
Burglary42.680.00%
Drugs32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-40.00%
Shoplifting22.010.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

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 behaviour54.01150.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.34-50.00%

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 behaviour46.6933.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.68-66.67%
Public order22.01100.00%
Drugs11.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.02-40.00%
Public order12.01-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-80.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1828.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.04-16.67%
Shoplifting53.34-37.50%
Public order43.34-66.67%
Drugs32.6850.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1837.46-45.45%
Public order1212.0471.43%
Shoplifting88.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.3520.00%
Other crime44.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.68-20.00%
Drugs22.68-50.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%

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 offences3342.810.00%
Public order722.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.340.00%
Drugs43.340.00%
Other theft42.680.00%
Possession of weapons22.680.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 202312
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
July 202426
June 202417
May 202419
April 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 202318
November 202318
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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
December 20231

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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY16 2PL 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. A4811
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Old Church Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turner'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Wesley Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ffordd Croesawdy
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Parklands
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Golwgydre Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Frolic Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cwrt Croesawdy
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1