Brecon Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Brecon's crime picture in April 2023, accounting for 38.6% of all reported crimes and standing at 3.4 per 1,000 residents—31% above the UK average. This category, which includes assaults, domestic incidents, and sexual offences, emerged as the most significant driver of crime in the area, reflecting patterns common in smaller built-up areas where community interactions and proximity can amplify interpersonal conflicts. The overall crime rate for the month was 8.8 per 1,000 residents, placing Brecon 17.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This disparity is particularly evident in drug-related offences, which reached 1.4 per 1,000 residents—637% above the UK average—suggesting a concentrated issue that may require targeted local intervention. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also exceeded UK averages by 2% and 87%, respectively, indicating a need for community engagement strategies. Seasonal factors in April—such as the Easter holiday and the onset of spring—likely contributed to these patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially exacerbating public order issues and creating opportunities for drug-related activity. However, the data also reveals pockets of improvement, such as the 60% decline in burglary cases, which may reflect successful crime prevention efforts or seasonal lulls in property crime. These findings highlight the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and targeted crime trends in shaping Brecon's monthly crime profile.

April 2023 saw significant fluctuations in Brecon's crime profile. Vehicle crime surged by 100.0%, jumping from 0 to 3 incidents, a shift that may reflect increased traffic during the Easter holiday period. Concurrently, drug-related offences rose by 80.0%, from 5 to 9 cases, indicating a potential intensification of local drug activity. Public order offences also increased by 60.0%, with incidents rising from 5 to 8, likely tied to the seasonal increase in outdoor gatherings. In contrast, burglary rates fell by 60.0%, dropping from 5 to 2, a decline that could be attributed to heightened awareness or seasonal factors. Shoplifting and other theft cases both decreased by 50.0%, from 2 to 1, suggesting a possible reduction in retail-related crimes. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 38.6% of all reported crimes—remained 31% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. These month-on-month shifts underscore the dynamic nature of Brecon's crime profile, with certain categories showing marked changes while others remain relatively stable.

Brecon's crime rate in April 2023 (8.8 per 1,000 residents) marked a 5.0% decrease from March's 9.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable shift in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 114 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure of Brecon's population of 6,505. This monthly aggregate suggests a relatively low frequency of crime compared to the broader UK average. above the national figure. Daily crime data reveals a localised pattern: approximately 2 crimes occurred per day in April, a manageable figure that contrasts with the UK's broader trends. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while Brecon's crime rate exceeds the UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains modest, with the majority of incidents concentrated in specific categories such as violence and drugs. These figures, when considered alongside the area's character as a built-up area within Powys, suggest that localised factors—such as seasonal activity or community-specific challenges—play a role in shaping Brecon's crime profile.