Powys Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 in Powys saw an overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents, 14.0% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile at 44.8% of all reported incidents. The rise in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime aligns with the summer season, when festivals, outdoor events, and increased tourism typically drive public activity. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.3 per 1,000, remain 9% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in this category despite the area’s generally lower crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, however, is 35% below the UK average, likely due to the relatively low population density and community-focused policing in Powys. The data also highlights a marked seasonal trend: property crimes (259) accounted for 25.8% of all incidents, while violent crimes (448) made up 44.7%, illustrating a shift towards more interpersonal crimes during the summer months. This could be attributed to the closure of schools, which often correlates with increased youth activity in public spaces. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (85% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (74% below) suggest that Powys’ rural character and dispersed population may act as natural deterrents to these types of crime. However, the sharp increase in robbery, which rose from zero to one incident, underscores the need for vigilance in areas where tourist activity and events intersect with residential zones. As the summer continues, local authorities may need to balance resource allocation between addressing rising violent crime and maintaining the area’s strong performance in property-related offences.

July 2025 marked a sharp rise in certain crime categories, with robbery cases surging by 100% from zero to one incident. Anti-social behaviour also saw a dramatic 84.7% increase, rising from 72 to 133 cases, likely linked to the summer festival season and increased public gatherings. Vehicle crime rose by 70%, from 10 to 17 incidents, possibly due to more outdoor events and tourist activity. Meanwhile, drug-related offences declined by 22.6%, and theft from the person dropped by 20%, indicating potential reductions in opportunistic crimes during the summer. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 44.7% of all incidents, with a 9% higher rate than the UK average. This contrast with the 35% lower rate of anti-social behaviour and 74% lower rate of vehicle crime compared to the UK highlights divergent local patterns. Residents may find the 100% increase in robbery particularly concerning, as it signals a rare but significant spike in violent crime.

July 2025 saw a 24.9% increase in Powys’ crime rate, rising from 6.0 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This marks a notable shift from the previous month’s figures. below the UK average. Locally, 32 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that, while specific to Powys, provides a daily context for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the population-scaled impact of crime. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering daily crime counts, though direct comparisons are not available for the UK. The population of 135,059 means that even small changes in crime numbers can have measurable effects on the rate. The increase in violent crimes, particularly in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, contrasts with declines in theft from the person and bicycle theft, suggesting shifting patterns that may relate to seasonal factors such as tourism and festivals. These changes highlight the need to consider both local and national trends when assessing crime dynamics in Powys.