Powys Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Powys' crime rate in January 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 14.1% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure places the area among the safer regions in the UK, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 50.2% of all reported crimes, a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents—24% above the UK average. This anomaly suggests potential local factors, such as post-holiday tensions or seasonal patterns influencing interpersonal conflicts. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and other theft-related crimes were significantly lower than the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 0.6 per 1,000 (39% below UK levels) and other theft at 0.3 per 1,000 (39% below). These discrepancies may reflect the rural character of Powys, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced incidents of disorder and property crime. Seasonal context also plays a role: January's shorter days and post-holiday period likely reduced retail footfall and outdoor activity, dampening shoplifting and vehicle crime rates. However, the rise in violent crime may be linked to colder weather driving more indoor gatherings or other seasonal pressures. The data highlights a contrast between the area's generally low crime profile and specific spikes in violent offences, warranting further exploration of local conditions that might explain this divergence.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50.2% of all crimes in January 2025, significantly outpacing the UK average by 24%. This category alone saw 415 incidents, a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour was 39% below the UK average, with 78 incidents reported. Burglary increased by 82.6% compared to December, rising from 23 to 42 cases. Theft from the person also saw a 100% increase, doubling from one to two incidents. These shifts contrast with declines in other areas, such as a 34.5% drop in other theft cases. The data suggests a combination of rising violent crime and reduced property-related offences, with the former likely influenced by seasonal factors such as post-holiday dynamics and shorter daylight hours.

Powys' crime rate in January 2025 rose 9.3% compared to December 2024, moving from 5.6 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 27 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the total volume and the spread of incidents across the month. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 163 residents, a measure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the population. With a total population of 135,059, this rate underscores the relative safety of the area, though the rise from the previous month warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate remains below the UK average, the shift in crime types—particularly the spike in violent offences—may signal underlying factors requiring further analysis.