What is the crime rate in Powys? 63 crimes per 1,000 residents
Powys had 8,459 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 63 per 1,000 residents and High for England and Wales. Crime fell 2.6% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 8,459
- Compared with England and Wales
- High
- On the previous 12 months
- −2.6%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in PowysWhat are the most common crimes in Powys?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Powys, with 4,564 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (34 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.9 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 5.8 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 4.1 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 2.9 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 2.5 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 2.3 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.8 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.6 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.8 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Powys?
Crime fell 2.6% on the previous 12 months. 8,459 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 8,681 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of Powys has the lowest crime rate?
Llandrinio has the lowest crime rate of the 38 areas of Powys, at 12 crimes per 1,000 residents. Llandrindod Wells has the highest, at 155. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LlandrinioVery Low | 12 | Very Low | £347,378 |
| GlantwymynVery Low | 14 | Very Low | £275,562 |
| GlasburyVery Low | 17 | Very Low | £370,777 |
| BerriewVery Low | 21 | Very Low | £355,500 |
| Llanrhaeadr-ym-MochnantVery Low | 22 | Very Low | £337,074 |
| Forden with Leighton and TrelystanVery Low | 25 | Very Low | £264,812 |
| LlangorsVery Low | 25 | Very Low | £332,571 |
| Llanfair CaereinionVery Low | 25 | Very Low | £261,346 |
| MeifodVery Low | 28 | Very Low | £338,888 |
| ChurchstokeVery Low | 29 | Very Low | £318,969 |
| LlangynidrLow | 31 | Low | £509,285 |
| LlandyssilLow | 32 | Low | £298,633 |
| CaerswsLow | 35 | Low | £280,187 |
| LlanyreLow | 36 | Low | £279,466 |
| MontgomeryLow | 37 | Low | £283,000 |
| CrickhowellLow | 38 | Low | £398,432 |
| KerryLow | 38 | Low | £262,199 |
| Disserth and TrecoedTypical | 42 | Typical | £358,416 |
| GwernyfedTypical | 43 | Typical | £438,111 |
| PresteigneTypical | 43 | Typical | £291,413 |
| LlandysilioTypical | 46 | Typical | £243,671 |
| GuilsfieldTypical | 47 | Typical | £286,166 |
| LlansantffraidTypical | 48 | Typical | £299,912 |
| HayTypical | 50 | Typical | £315,555 |
| TalgarthTypical | 52 | Typical | £255,366 |
| LlanidloesTypical | 53 | Typical | £214,833 |
| KnightonTypical | 55 | Typical | £249,280 |
| TrewernHigh | 55 | High | £313,625 |
| LlanfyllinHigh | 63 | High | £170,125 |
| MachynllethHigh | 68 | High | £206,642 |
| BuilthVery High | 78 | Very High | £275,250 |
| RhayaderVery High | 79 | Very High | £235,109 |
| YstradgynlaisVery High | 85 | Very High | £194,268 |
| BreconVery High | 92 | Very High | £258,443 |
| Tawe-UchafVery High | 95 | Very High | £146,185 |
| WelshpoolVery High | 106 | Very High | £207,221 |
| Newtown and LlanllwchaiarnVery High | 141 | Very High | £199,288 |
| Llandrindod WellsVery High | 155 | Very High | £218,646 |
How does crime in Powys compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Powys compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Cymru / Wales.
Powys vs Ceredigion
- Powys
- 63 per 1,000
- Ceredigion
- 62 per 1,000
Open comparison
Powys vs Blaenau Gwent
- Powys
- 63 per 1,000
- Blaenau Gwent
- 118 per 1,000
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Powys vs Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire
- Powys
- 63 per 1,000
- Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire
- 77 per 1,000
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Powys vs Torfaen
- Powys
- 63 per 1,000
- Torfaen
- 104 per 1,000
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Powys vs Caerphilly
- Powys
- 63 per 1,000
- Caerphilly
- 87 per 1,000
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Powys vs Mid Glamorgan
- Powys
- 63 per 1,000
- Mid Glamorgan
- 78 per 1,000
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Is Powys a safe place to live?
Powys had 63 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is High among areas in England and Wales. Crime fell 2.6% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
High means the second-highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Powys?
Police recorded 1,852 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Powys in the 12 months to August 2026, or 14 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Powys?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Powys.
- What is the average house price in Powys?
- When did average house prices in Powys reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in Powys?
- What type of properties are sold in Powys?
- What price range do most homes sell for in Powys?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of Powys?
- How many parks and green spaces are in Powys?
- How do Powys house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 12:13 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Powys dataset covers 7,019 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.