Welshpool Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Welshpool’s crime rate in April 2024 remained exceptionally low at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 90.9% below the UK average of 7.7. This underscores the area’s consistent safety profile, even as the month-on-month trend revealed a 146.7% increase compared to March. The crime breakdown highlights anti-social behaviour as the dominant category, accounting for 80% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences at 20%. These figures align with Welshpool’s character as a small, rural built-up area within Powys, where low population density and limited urban infrastructure likely contribute to the minimal incidence of property crime. Seasonal factors, such as the Easter period and spring weather, may have influenced the slight rise in anti-social behaviour, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks. The UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.2 per 1,000) is 51% higher than Welshpool’s rate, while violence and sexual offences in the area are 92% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). This suggests that Welshpool’s social dynamics, possibly shaped by its rural context and smaller community size, create an environment less prone to violent or property-related crime. The absence of significant spikes in other categories further reinforces the area’s stability, though the month-on-month changes highlight the need for continued monitoring of local trends.

April 2024 saw a significant shift in Welshpool’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences each doubling from March. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 80% of all reported crimes, a category that is 51% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences.2 per 1,000, remain 92% below the UK rate of 2.6. These increases, while notable, occur against a backdrop of consistently low crime levels. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour may reflect heightened outdoor activity during the Easter period, though the lack of broader trends in other categories suggests isolated incidents. Residents may find the low overall rate reassuring, but the doubling of two crime types warrants attention to local factors such as seasonal events or temporary community dynamics.

Welshpool’s crime rate in April 2024 rose by 146.7% compared to March, climbing from 0.3 to 0.7 per 1,000 residents. While this increase appears steep, the daily crime context remains starkly low: only 5 total crimes were reported over 30 days, equating to roughly 0 crimes per day. This translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 1,350 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 6,751, the rate highlights that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during their daily routines. However, the month-on-month jump raises questions about transient factors, such as seasonal fluctuations or temporary spikes in specific activities. The area’s small population and rural character likely contribute to the low baseline, but the recent rise suggests a need to monitor patterns without overreacting to short-term anomalies.