SY16 9AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY16 9AY

SY16 9AY, Powys has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.14 per 1,000 population. This SY16 9AY 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 9AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY16 9AY, encompassing approximately 1792 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY16 9AY area, explore the SY16 9AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (80.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)

SY16 9AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Broad Street with total crimes: 6
  • Lower Canal Road with total crimes: 5

SY16 9AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3835.1480.95%
Anti-social behaviour621.19-45.45%
Public order53.35-73.68%
Other theft32.7950.00%
Shoplifting31.67-75.00%
Possession of weapons21.67100.00%
Other crime21.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary11.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2144.62-16.00%
Public order1911.71375.00%
Shoplifting1210.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.69120.00%
Drugs56.1425.00%
Other crime32.79200.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Other theft21.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2527.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.940.00%
Public order42.79300.00%
Other theft42.23300.00%
Drugs42.23300.00%
Shoplifting32.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-50.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.87-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour511.1666.67%
Shoplifting42.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.56-80.00%
Burglary10.56-83.33%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.332100.00%
Burglary612.270.00%
Public order53.350.00%
Shoplifting52.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.23-40.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

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 behaviour53.35150.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%

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 behaviour45.02-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-70.00%
Public order21.67100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.5850.00%
Public order13.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-83.33%
Robbery10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.94-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.35-55.56%
Public order42.23-66.67%
Other theft32.2350.00%
Shoplifting31.67-50.00%
Drugs31.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2536.81-40.48%
Public order1213.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.69125.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.020.00%
Shoplifting63.9020.00%
Other crime33.35200.00%
Other theft21.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4243.500.00%
Public order923.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.020.00%
Shoplifting53.900.00%
Other theft42.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.230.00%
Drugs32.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.670.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202421
July 202425
June 202420
May 202422
April 20241
February 20243
January 202410
December 202325
November 202325
October 202342

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20246
December 20231

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
December 20233
October 20233

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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY16 9AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Broad Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Lower Canal Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Stone Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. A4811
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Old Church Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turner'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Wesley Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ffordd Croesawdy
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Y Ffrydd
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Wesley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. The Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Severn Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newtown
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newtown Bus Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Caecamlas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Canal Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Golwgydre Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Frolic Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cwrt Croesawdy
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Colwyn
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1