Powys Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Powys' crime rate in August 2025 (6.4 per 1,000 residents) places it significantly below the UK average (8.1 per 1,000), with a 21.0% deficit that reflects the area's rural character and limited urban density. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 46.3% of all reported incidents — a figure that, while 5% above the UK average for this category, remains lower than in densely populated regions. This imbalance between violent crime and property crime is shaped by Powys' geography: the lack of high-density retail hubs reduces shoplifting and vehicle crime, while the dispersed population limits opportunities for petty theft but may increase vulnerability to targeted violence in isolated areas. Seasonal factors also play a role, with August's peak holiday season potentially increasing risks for property crimes in unoccupied homes. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than in major cities, a trend consistent with Powys' status as a predominantly rural district. The breakdown shows that anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 59% below the UK average, likely due to the area's smaller population and lower levels of nightlife activity. These patterns illustrate how local conditions — from land use to social dynamics — interact with national trends to create a distinct crime picture for Powys.

August 2025 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with robbery incidents surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 cases) — a spike that may partly reflect increased tourist activity during the summer holiday season. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, increasing by 94.1% (17 to 33 cases), though this remains 49% below the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 38.3% (from 133 to 82 cases), likely linked to the end of school holidays and reduced public gatherings. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences (398 cases) remain the most prevalent category, albeit 5% above the UK average for this category. Shoplifting in Powys was 68% below the UK average, a pattern consistent with the area's limited retail density compared to major urban centres. These shifts highlight how seasonal factors and local demographics interact to shape crime trends in a rural district.

Powys' crime rate in August 2025 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 14.3% decrease from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the UK's safer regions, with a crime rate 21.0% below the national average. Daily crime figures show 28 reported incidents per day, a manageable number for a rural district with a population of 135,059. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 157 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents against the area's demographic. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than many urban centres, reflecting the sparsely populated nature of Powys. The reduction in anti-social behaviour (-38.3%) and vehicle crime (-49% below UK average) further underscores the area's distinct crime profile, shaped by its rural landscape and limited nightlife compared to major cities. These figures suggest that Powys' crime patterns are influenced more by seasonal factors and local geography than by the dense social networks typical of urban environments.