Powys Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a significant and unexpected shift in Powys’s crime profile, driven primarily by a sharp rise in vehicle crime. The area recorded 759 crimes overall, translating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents—31.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the unique characteristics of Powys, a largely rural district where crime rates are consistently lower than in urban centres. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.2% of all incidents, though they remained 9% below the UK average. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour followed, with the latter showing a 49% increase compared to the previous month, a trend that may be influenced by the start of summer and the associated rise in community events and social interactions. Seasonal factors, such as the extended daylight hours and the onset of tourism in rural areas, likely played a role in shaping these patterns. The low incidence of property-related crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, which were both 50% or more below UK averages, further highlights the distinct nature of crime in Powys compared to more densely populated regions. These figures suggest a combination of geographical factors, local policing efforts, and the area’s demographic profile, which includes a mix of rural settlements and small towns. While the overall crime rate remained stable, the surge in vehicle crime raises questions about the specific dynamics at play, such as increased traffic or the movement of vehicles in response to seasonal changes. This data offers a nuanced picture of Powys’s crime environment, reflecting both the challenges and the resilience of a rural community in managing criminal activity.

June 2024 saw a striking 111.1% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 9 to 19 incidents, an unexpected spike in a region typically associated with low vehicle-related offences. This shift may reflect seasonal changes, such as increased rural tourism or the movement of vehicles during the summer months. Concurrently, theft from the person and robbery both fell sharply, with theft from the person dropping by 75% (from 4 to 1) and robbery declining by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), suggesting improved safety measures or altered criminal patterns. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, remained 9% below the UK average at 2.5 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour rose by 49% (from 49 to 73), a trend that may be linked to the easing of pandemic-related restrictions and increased social activity. Other theft and anti-social behaviour both showed significant deviations from UK averages, with other theft 31% below and anti-social behaviour 64% below, indicating a combination of local factors and broader national trends.

Powys recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, a 4.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in rural areas during the summer months, where increased daylight and community activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 25 crimes reported each day, a figure that reflects the relatively low crime density typical of Powys compared to more densely populated regions. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile. This statistic, when contextualised against Powys’s population of 135,059, underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the low baseline of criminal activity in a predominantly rural environment. The absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes further reinforces the stability of the area’s crime picture during this period.