Newtown (Powys) Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Newtown (Powys) during October 2025 reached 5.8 per 1,000 residents, more than double the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This category alone accounted for 42.8% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the local share of other offence types. The overall crime rate for the month was 13.5 per 1,000 residents, 75.3% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (2.0 per 1,000) and criminal damage and arson (1.7 per 1,000) also significantly outpaced national figures, with the latter being 204% above the UK average. Seasonal factors may contribute to these patterns: as clocks go back and evenings darken, increased indoor activity and Halloween-related events could heighten tensions in the built-up area. The local breakdown shows a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence dominating at 42.8% compared to property crimes at 29.0% (44 incidents). This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically outnumber violent ones. The absence of a major retail or nightlife hub in Newtown suggests that local factors—such as community dynamics or seasonal transitions—may be driving this anomaly. While the area’s rural character might typically correlate with lower crime rates, the current data indicates a departure from that norm, warranting further contextual analysis.

Bicycle theft saw a 100% increase in October 2025, jumping from 0 to 4 incidents—a stark outlier in the data. This surge may reflect heightened cycling activity during autumn or vulnerabilities in local bike storage. Possession of weapons also doubled, rising from 1 to 2 cases, though this remains a small fraction of total crimes. Anti-social behaviour increased by 76.9% (13 to 23 incidents), potentially linked to seasonal gatherings or increased community friction. Conversely, burglary and other theft both declined: burglary dropped by 50% (6 to 3 incidents), and other theft fell by 70% (10 to 3). These decreases could indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities for property crime in the area. The violent crime category (65 incidents) remained high, with 118% above the UK average. This stark deviation suggests localised factors—such as unmet social needs, community tensions, or environmental influences—may be contributing to the elevated rate. The area’s crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crimes accounting for over 40% of all reports, a figure far higher than the UK’s typical violent crime share of around 25%.

Newtown’s crime rate in October 2025 rose by 2.7% compared to the previous month’s 13.1 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day over the 31-day period—a figure that, while concerning, may be manageable for local residents. Monthly exposure shows that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 74 residents in October, a ratio that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 11,301, highlights the intensity of crime relative to the community size. This compares to the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would be significantly lower. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Newtown’s crime rate is 75.3% higher than the national average, a gap that underscores the area’s unique challenges. While the daily crime count might seem high, this reflects a small number of incidents spread across a relatively low-density built-up area. The comparison also shows that property crimes (29.0% of total) are proportionally lower than the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. This divergence may reflect Newtown’s distinct demographics or geographic characteristics, such as a lack of commercial hubs that typically drive theft and burglary.