Powys Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 saw a significant and unexpected spike in theft from the person in Powys, with the category rising from one reported incident to five—an increase of 400% compared to the previous month. This sharp rise, while numerically small, stands in contrast to broader declines in other crime types, including a 21.7% drop in anti-social behaviour and a 17.6% reduction in shoplifting. The overall crime rate for the month was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing Powys 25.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 49.1% of all reported crimes, though their rate (2.9 per 1,000) was only marginally above the UK average. The data also highlights Powys’ starkly lower rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), both of which are well below the UK averages. These patterns are consistent with the area’s rural character, where fewer densely populated centres and limited commercial hubs reduce opportunities for property-related crimes. Seasonal factors may also play a role: as June marks the start of summer, longer daylight hours and the beginning of the tourist season in rural areas could influence both crime types and reporting patterns. The surge in theft from the person, however, suggests a possible shift in criminal focus, linked to increased foot traffic in specific locations or changes in local demographics. This anomaly warrants closer examination, though the data alone does not confirm direct causation.

The most striking change in June 2025 was a 400% increase in theft from the person, rising from one reported incident in May to five in June. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 17.6% drop in shoplifting and a 21.7% decline in anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for nearly half (49.1%) of all reported incidents, though their rate (2.9 per 1,000) was only 1% above the UK average. Other notable shifts included a 19.5% rise in other theft, which may reflect seasonal changes in retail activity, and a 15.7% decrease in criminal damage and arson, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during longer daylight hours. The stark contrast between Powys’ low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) underscores the area’s rural nature, where fewer high-value properties are targeted.

Powys recorded a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, a 5.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as the area’s rural character typically sees reduced foot traffic during summer months. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. On a daily basis, Powys experienced an average of 27 crimes per day, a figure that may appear high but is consistent with the area’s sparse population density and limited policing resources. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Powys remains 25.9% below the national rate, a disparity that reflects the region’s lower urbanisation and fewer economic hubs. The drop in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, combined with the sharp rise in theft from the person, suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity that may be influenced by seasonal tourism or changes in local demographics.