Newtown Powys Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Newtown (Powys) recorded a crime rate of 15.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, placing it 85.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends is driven by a surge in violence and sexual offences (66 incidents, 38.8% of total crimes), which are 117% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also dominate, with the latter category 239% above the UK average. These figures suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local conditions. October’s darker evenings and Halloween events likely contribute to the spike in anti-social behaviour, while the area’s rural character may limit opportunities for certain crimes, such as shoplifting (0.7 per 1,000, 3% below UK average). The contrast between high violent crime rates and relatively low property crime (43 incidents, 25.3% of total) indicates a shift in criminal activity patterns, with personal safety concerns outweighing property-related offences. This aligns with Powys’ broader profile as a rural area where community-focused policing and limited urban infrastructure may influence crime dynamics. The absence of significant increases in vehicle crime (79% below UK average) further reinforces the idea that Newtown’s crime profile is shaped by its demographic and geographic context.

October saw a dramatic 230% rise in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 10 to 33 incidents, the largest single-month increase in the dataset. This surge aligns with seasonal factors: darker evenings and Halloween events, which often correlate with increased public disorder. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose 266.7% (6 to 22), likely linked to the same environmental conditions. Violence and sexual offences, however, fell by 31.3% (96 to 66), possibly reflecting a seasonal dip in alcohol-fuelled incidents or improved policing efforts. Shoplifting remained 3% below the UK average (0.7 vs 0.7 per 1,000), a contrast to the area’s sharp rise in other categories. For residents, the 230% spike in anti-social behaviour highlights a pressing local concern, with 33 incidents in a single month—equivalent to one every 343 residents.

Newtown's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 15.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 14.0. This places the area significantly above the UK average, with 85.2% more crimes per capita than the national figure. On a daily basis, the town recorded roughly five crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not align with UK-wide daily comparisons. Over the course of October, one crime occurred for every 66 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a population of 11,301. When scaled to the town’s size, this rate underscores the disproportionate impact of crime relative to the UK average. The population context also reveals that Newtown’s smaller size means even modest increases in reported crimes can have a measurable effect on residents’ perceived safety. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide aggregates, provides a clear snapshot of the local impact.