Powys Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Powys, just 0.6 crimes were reported in April 2024—a figure that is 92.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s reputation as a low-crime region, particularly in a largely rural setting where crime rates are traditionally lower. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (81% of total incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (10.1%) and public order issues (6.3%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a rural district, where anti-social behaviour may stem from isolated incidents or community tensions, while violent crime remains exceptionally rare. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the onset of spring—likely contributed to fluctuations, as increased outdoor activity and temporary population movements can influence crime trends. Anti-social behaviour, though the most frequent category, still sits 59% below the UK average, highlighting the effectiveness of local policing or the area’s inherent safety. Meanwhile, public order offences and possession of weapons, though minimal, saw notable increases, possibly linked to seasonal gatherings or transient populations. The low overall rate means that, for most residents, the risk of encountering crime is minimal, yet the rise in anti-social incidents signals a need for targeted community engagement. These figures illustrate how Powys’ crime profile, shaped by its geography and demographics, remains significantly safer than the national average, even as isolated trends warrant monitoring.

April 2024 saw a stark rise in anti-social behaviour, surging by 120.7% to 64 incidents—nearly 81% of all crimes reported. This increase, from 29 in March, may be linked to the Easter period, which often brings heightened community activity and potential for disputes in rural areas. Conversely, other crime dropped by 80% (from 5 to 1), reflecting a notable reduction in less common categories. The category of violence and sexual offences also declined by 20%, from 10 to 8, though it remains 96% below the UK average. Public order offences rose by 66.7% to 5, suggesting a possible seasonal influence on disturbances in shared spaces. Possession of weapons, though minimal, doubled from 0 to 1, a figure that still sits 100% below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime patterns in Powys, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a dominant concern for local authorities and residents alike.

In April 2024, Powys recorded a crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 41.5% increase from the previous month’s 0.4 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during spring. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,710 residents, illustrating the relatively low risk faced by individuals in Powys. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the area’s population of 135,059, highlights the rarity of criminal incidents in this largely rural district. The contrast with UK averages further reinforces the area’s safety profile, with violent crime rates 96% below the national average. However, the month-on-month increase in anti-social behaviour and possession of weapons suggests that specific local dynamics—potentially tied to Easter events or seasonal transitions—may be contributing to this uptick. These findings offer a nuanced view of crime trends in Powys, balancing the broader context of low overall rates with emerging patterns that warrant attention.