Powys Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Powys, accounting for 44.9% of all reported crimes in November 2025. This category alone contributes 2.5 per 1,000 residents, 3% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents places Powys 23.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a gap consistent with the area’s rural character and lower population density. While property crimes make up 25.2% of the total, violent crimes are the clear driver of the local crime picture, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased social activity around Bonfire Night. Public order offences, though less frequent than violence, remain a notable concern, making up 10.0% of crimes and 28% above the UK average. This may reflect challenges in managing community events or enforcing public conduct in smaller, more tightly knit communities. The relatively low rates of burglary (4.1%) and shoplifting (3.3%) align with Powys’s rural landscape, where commercial centres are sparse and fewer opportunities exist for such crimes. However, the data also highlights a significant rise in drug-related incidents, which will require further analysis to understand underlying trends.

November 2025 saw a sharp 116.7% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 24 to 52 cases. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in robbery (from 1 to 2 incidents), indicates a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Public order offences also climbed by 38.9%, reaching 75 cases, the highest monthly total for this category in recent records. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 66.7%, declining from 6 to 2 incidents, possibly due to seasonal factors such as reduced cycling during colder months. Vehicle crime also dropped by 45.0%, from 20 to 11 cases, which may reflect lower levels of car-related activity in rural areas during November. Powys’s public order offences remain 28% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 53% below the national benchmark, highlighting local differences in community dynamics. The low rate of theft from the person (0.5 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.0 per 1,000) further underscore the area’s lower risk profile for these specific crimes compared to the UK average.

The crime rate in Powys for November 2025 was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal trend of reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower crime rates in rural areas. On a daily basis, Powys recorded an average of 25 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 180 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting the area’s sparse population and limited urban centres. When compared to the UK, Powys’s performance in categories such as anti-social behaviour (53% below the UK average) and shoplifting (68% below) illustrates the distinct challenges and advantages of rural living. However, the higher-than-average rates for public order offences and drug-related crimes suggest that targeted interventions may be necessary to address specific local issues. For residents, the 1-in-180 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the crime risk, emphasizing that while Powys remains generally safe, certain categories require continued attention.