Brecon Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Brecon, 7.8 crimes were recorded in September 2025 — 5.4% higher than the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a risk of approximately one crime for every 128 residents over the course of the month, though the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct pattern. Violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.1% of all crimes, were 43% above the UK average, while public order offences (15.7%) were 122% above the national rate. These figures suggest a higher-than-average concentration of incidents involving personal safety and community disruption. The seasonal context of September — marked by the return to school and university term beginning — may contribute to increased tensions in public spaces, though the overall rate remains relatively low compared to major urban areas. Criminal damage and arson (11.8%) also exceeded the UK average by 70%, potentially linked to local property maintenance challenges or seasonal neglect. In contrast, anti-social behaviour (5.9%) was 57% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of disruptive conduct in Brecon's community compared to national trends. The per-capita perspective highlights that while Brecon's crime rate is marginally higher than the UK average, the absolute risk for any individual remains low, with the majority of incidents clustered in specific categories. This suggests that targeted community engagement and local policing efforts may be more effective than broad-scale interventions in addressing the area's unique crime profile.

September 2025 saw a significant drop in violence and sexual offences, falling by 42.9% from 42 incidents in August to 24 in September — a shift that may reflect the stabilisation of community dynamics following the summer holidays. Shoplifting also declined sharply, with a 60% reduction from 5 to 2 incidents, likely influenced by the end of the tourist season and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. However, burglary increased by 100% from one to two incidents, possibly linked to seasonal transitions affecting household security awareness. The breakdown of crimes reveals stark contrasts between Brecon and the UK average: public order offences were 122% higher, while anti-social behaviour was 57% lower, indicating a combination of local norms and national trends. The category of possession of weapons was 186% above the UK average, a figure that may warrant closer attention given its potential implications for public safety. These fluctuations underscore the importance of contextual analysis, as the month-on-month changes suggest that local factors — such as the timing of academic terms and seasonal rhythms — can significantly influence crime patterns in this rural built-up area.

Brecon's crime rate in September 2025 (7.8 per 1,000) marked a 43.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 13.8 per 1,000, reflecting a substantial improvement in public safety. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately two crimes reported each day — a manageable frequency for a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, the risk of experiencing a crime was roughly one in 128 residents, a figure that provides context for individual residents assessing their personal exposure. When compared to the UK average, Brecon's rate remains only marginally higher, but the composition of crimes reveals notable differences. The local population of 6,505 residents means that the absolute number of incidents (51) is relatively low, reinforcing the idea that crime in Brecon is concentrated in specific categories rather than being widespread. The previous month's spike in violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) contrasts sharply with the September total of 24, suggesting that the return to structured routines after the summer may have helped mitigate tensions. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of September, as the start of the academic year often brings stability to communities, though the persistence of certain crime types — such as possession of weapons — indicates ongoing challenges that require targeted attention.