Powys Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

With a population of 135,059, Powys recorded 845 crimes in May 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents — 22.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 49.5% of total incidents (418 cases), with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 — 10% above the UK average. This may be linked to Powys’ rural character, where limited policing resources and dispersed communities could contribute to higher rates of personal crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 92 cases (10.9% of total), stood at 51% below the UK average, reflecting lower population density and fewer concentrated social hubs. Seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may have influenced the 3.1 per 1,000 rate for violence, consistent with patterns observed in other rural areas during spring. Property crimes, including burglary and criminal damage, accounted for 39.8% of total incidents, though rates remained below UK averages for most categories. The 85% UK deficit in shoplifting (17 cases) suggests that retail areas in Powys may be less targeted compared to urban centres, due to fewer high-traffic commercial zones. These dynamics illustrate a crime profile shaped by geographical and demographic factors, with implications for local policing strategies.

May 2025 saw a 400% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 5 incidents — a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This spike may partly explain the 37% rise in burglary, which reached 37 cases, exceeding the UK average by 7%. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 35.7% (14 to 9), aligning with the 75% UK deficit for this category. Anti-social behaviour remained low, with 92 incidents (10.9% of total crimes) — 51% below the UK average. The 10% UK surplus for violence and sexual offences (418 cases, 49.5% of total crimes) underscores a persistent challenge in Powys, where the 3.1 per 1,000 rate highlights a need for targeted interventions. For residents, the 85% UK deficit in shoplifting (17 cases) suggests that retail areas may be less prone to theft compared to national trends.

Powys recorded 845 crimes in May 2025, maintaining a stable crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity, though the daily average of 27 crimes remains a tangible reminder of local law enforcement challenges. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure figure reveals that one crime occurred for roughly every 160 residents over the course of the month — a metric that contextualises the impact of crime on individual households. With a population of 135,059, this translates to a manageable but non-trivial risk profile. The UK-wide average of 8.1 per 1,000 highlights Powys’ position as a relatively safer area, though local variations in crime types, such as the 10% above UK average for violence and sexual offences, indicate targeted policing priorities. The absence of a UK daily crime comparison ensures focus remains on Powys-specific data, avoiding speculative generalisations.