Powys Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Powys’ crime rate in August 2025 was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 21% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance highlights the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, a position reinforced by its distinct crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 46.3% of all reported incidents, a figure that, while 5% above the UK average for this category, remains a critical focus for local authorities. The second most common crime was criminal damage and arson, contributing 9.8% of total incidents, with the UK average for this category sitting just 2% higher. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell sharply to 9.5% of all crimes—59% below the UK average—a trend that may reflect community engagement initiatives or the area’s rural character, where such issues are less prevalent. Seasonal context also played a role: August, a peak holiday month, saw increased tourism, which could theoretically elevate risks like burglary due to empty homes. However, burglary in Powys was 26% below the UK average, suggesting that localized factors—such as effective policing or community vigilance—may be offsetting these risks. The data also reveals a stark contrast in crime types between Powys and the UK, with theft-related incidents like shoplifting and bicycle theft occurring at rates 68% and 100% below the national average, respectively. This divergence underscores the influence of Powys’ unique demographics, including its lower population density and lower levels of urban-centric crime drivers. While the overall trend is encouraging, the prominence of violence and sexual offences necessitates targeted strategies to address this specific challenge, ensuring that the area’s strong performance in other categories is sustained.

August 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including a 400% rise in robbery, driven by a jump from one to five incidents. Vehicle crime also surged by 94.1%, with 33 reported incidents, a notable spike that may reflect changes in local transportation patterns or increased vehicle-related activity. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 75%, from four to one incident, possibly linked to heightened awareness during peak tourist season. Anti-social behaviour fell by 38.3%, from 133 to 82 incidents, a decline that aligns with Powys’ overall trend of being 59% below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained a significant concern, accounting for 46.3% of all crimes and sitting 5% above the UK average. These shifts in crime mix suggest a combination of seasonal factors and localized interventions without further data.

Powys recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, a 14.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4. This marks a continued downward trend, reflecting broader efforts to manage local crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 28 crimes per day, a figure that, while specific to Powys, provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 157 residents, a ratio that places Powys significantly below the UK average when considering the local population of 135,059. This monthly exposure figure highlights the relative safety of the area, particularly when contrasted with the UK’s overall crime profile. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even with a moderate number of incidents, the distribution across the district remains low, suggesting that localized factors—such as community policing or seasonal patterns—may be playing a role in maintaining this trend.