SY21 7AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY21 7AQ

SY21 7AQ, Powys has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.17 per 1,000 population. This SY21 7AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY21 postcode area, which has experienced 104 crimes and a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY21 7AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY21 7AQ, encompassing approximately 1085 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SY21 7AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Berriew Street with total crimes: 4
  • Smithfield Road with total crimes: 4

SY21 7AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.17-21.05%
Shoplifting513.82-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.6166.67%
Other theft34.61200.00%
Drugs22.760.00%
Public order21.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-60.00%
Other crime11.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.6226.67%
Shoplifting617.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.61-40.00%
Possession of weapons32.760.00%
Public order32.76-40.00%
Other theft12.76-83.33%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1543.30-21.05%
Shoplifting913.8280.00%
Other theft68.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.530.00%
Public order54.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.61100.00%
Drugs23.690.00%
Burglary11.84-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1935.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson517.510.00%
Shoplifting54.610.00%
Public order44.610.00%
Burglary23.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84-33.33%
Theft from the person11.840.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.76200.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.84100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.45-70.00%
Other theft12.76-50.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1031.33-52.38%
Public order59.21-70.59%
Possession of weapons54.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.610.00%
Drugs33.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.76-50.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Shoplifting21.84-50.00%
Theft from the person11.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2150.67200.00%
Public order1719.35240.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.66-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.69100.00%
Shoplifting43.690.00%
Other crime23.690.00%
Drugs21.84100.00%
Theft from the person11.840.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour729.4840.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.4540.00%
Public order56.4566.67%
Shoplifting44.6133.33%
Possession of weapons23.690.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Robbery11.840.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour522.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.610.00%
Other theft34.610.00%
Public order32.760.00%
Shoplifting32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Robbery11.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202419
June 202415
May 202419
January 20243
December 202310
November 202321
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
December 20235
November 202317
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20235
October 20232

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
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY21 7AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 2. Berriew Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Smithfield Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oldford Rise
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cobden Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Severn Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broad Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wildwood Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oldford View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Berriew Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oldford Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. B4381
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Union Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Parker'S Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1