Brecon Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Brecon during February 2026 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half (48.3%) of all recorded crimes. This concentration of violent crime—28 incidents in total—far exceeds the UK average for this category by 85%, suggesting unique local factors at play. The area's crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents, 39.1% above the UK average of 6.4, underscores a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. While property crimes (17 incidents) represent a smaller share of the total (29.3%), their presence highlights the dual pressures of personal safety and asset protection in the built-up area. Seasonal context may partly explain these patterns: as a winter month with limited outdoor activity, February typically sees lower levels of certain crimes, yet Brecon's figures deviate from this trend. The dominance of violent crime may reflect the area's social dynamics, with local community interactions and potential under-resourcing of support services contributing to this imbalance. Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also stand out, 291% above the UK average, indicating possible issues with property-related disputes or environmental neglect. This mix of crime types illustrates a community grappling with both interpersonal tensions and structural challenges, requiring targeted interventions to address these disparities.

February 2026 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour reports, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This surge may reflect seasonal patterns or localized tensions during the winter lull. Conversely, other crime incidents fell by two-thirds, dropping from 3 to 1, a shift that could indicate improved policing or temporary deterrence factors. The crime mix reveals a stark imbalance: violence and sexual offences account for nearly half (48.3%) of all incidents, far exceeding the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. This violent crime concentration is 85% above the national rate, a disparity that may link to Brecon's built-up area characteristics. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson incidents—12 in total—surpassed the UK average by 291%, suggesting potential issues with property-related disputes or environmental factors in the area.

Brecon's crime rate in February 2026 fell by 13.4% compared to January 2026, dropping from 10.3 to 8.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a possible seasonal shift as the area transitions from winter into early spring. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the month, a figure that may feel more frequent to residents due to the small population. On a monthly scale, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, a rate that reflects both the absolute number of incidents and the area's demographic profile. When viewed against the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, Brecon's rate remains significantly higher, though the month-on-month reduction indicates a potential stabilization in crime trends. This contrast between local and national figures highlights the unique dynamics of Brecon's built-up area within Powys, where community-specific factors may influence crime patterns more than broader regional trends.