Powys Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected shift in June 2025 was the 400% surge in theft from the person, rising from one to five incidents. This dramatic increase, while numerically small, challenges assumptions about crime patterns in rural Powys, where such offences are typically rare. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, 25.9% below the UK average of 8.1, a figure that has consistently placed Powys among the lowest-risk areas in the UK. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 49.1% of all crimes, with 395 incidents reported, a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 that is just 1% above the UK average. Public order offences followed at 10.1%, with 81 cases, while anti-social behaviour, at 9.0% of total crimes, remained significantly lower than the UK average (65% below). The seasonal context of June—a time when rural tourism begins to pick up—may have influenced patterns, though the sharp rise in theft from the person defies straightforward seasonal explanations. This category's sudden increase contrasts with the overall stability in Powys' crime profile, which has seen gradual declines in property crimes and violent offences over recent years. The area's low population density and limited urban centres likely contribute to its consistently low crime rates, but the unexpected spike in theft from the person deserves closer attention. As the summer progresses, monitoring this category will be critical to understanding whether this was an isolated incident or the start of a broader trend. The broader crime picture in Powys remains characterised by low levels of property crime, with burglary and shoplifting both well below the UK average. However, the rise in theft from the person suggests that even in rural areas, new challenges may emerge as seasonal dynamics shift.

The most striking development in June 2025 was the 400% increase in theft from the person, rising from one to five incidents. This jump, though numerically small, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the summer months. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour fell by 21.7%, declining from 92 to 72 incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in public disorder during the early summer period. Shoplifting also dropped by 17.6%, from 17 to 14 cases, a trend that may be linked to the seasonal timing of tourism in rural Powys, where visitor numbers typically rise later in the year. Powys' anti-social behaviour rate remains 65% below the UK average, a consistent feature of the area's crime profile. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences in Powys (2.9 per 1,000) are only 1% above the UK average, highlighting a nuanced balance between local and national trends. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing monitoring of specific crime types, particularly theft from the person, which may warrant targeted local initiatives.

Powys' crime rate in June 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.3. This slight decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in rural areas, where crime rates often stabilise during summer. On a daily basis, Powys recorded approximately 27 crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 804 offences. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 168 residents, a ratio that places Powys firmly in the lower end of the UK crime spectrum. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when compared to the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 124 residents. The population-scaled perspective reinforces Powys' status as one of the safer regions in the UK, with crime rates consistently below the national average across multiple categories. While the decrease is modest, it reflects the ongoing stability in a rural area where community engagement and limited urban density may contribute to lower crime incidence.