Welshpool Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Welshpool, 3.3 crimes were reported in January 2024 — a rate 55.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 307 residents over the course of the month, a figure that highlights the relatively low level of everyday risk faced by local residents. The crime profile shows a distinct emphasis on violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 22.7% and other theft at 9.1%. These figures contrast with the UK averages for these categories, where violence and sexual offences are 38% higher, anti-social behaviour 29% higher, and other theft 47% higher. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail activity — likely contributes to the pattern, with fewer outdoor crimes and a focus on interpersonal incidents. While the overall crime rate remains low, the prominence of violent offences suggests that local factors, such as community dynamics or social services engagement, may play a role in shaping this particular profile. The data also indicates a marked absence of property crimes typically associated with urban centres, such as burglary or vehicle crime, which aligns with Welshpool’s character as a built-up area within Powys, where lower population density and rural surroundings may reduce opportunities for such offences. This per-capita perspective offers a tangible measure of risk: for someone living in Welshpool, the chance of being directly affected by crime is significantly lower than the national average, though the nature of incidents reported may differ from larger urban areas.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to December 2023, with vehicle crime and robbery both increasing by 100% (from zero to one incident each). This uptick in specific categories contrasts with declines in other areas: criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7% (from three to one), as did shoplifting (66.7%) and other theft (60%). These changes reflect a combination of seasonal and local factors, with the post-holiday period likely reducing opportunities for retail-related crimes while creating new dynamics in personal safety incidents. The breakdown of crime types also reveals a significant divergence from the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Welshpool are 38% below the national rate, a stark contrast to the 100% above UK average for robbery. This anomaly suggests that while violent crimes are relatively rare in Welshpool compared to the rest of the country, the single reported robbery case in January highlights a vulnerability that warrants attention. For residents, the data underscores that while the overall risk is low, vigilance in specific scenarios — such as vehicle security or personal safety in public spaces — remains important. The absence of property crimes typically associated with urban centres also indicates that Welshpool’s built-up area, though small, may have characteristics that naturally deter certain types of crime, such as lower foot traffic or community-focused policing initiatives.

The crime rate in Welshpool for January 2024 (3.3 per 1,000 residents) represents a 61.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.4 per 1,000. This sharp decline suggests a seasonal or situational factor that significantly reduced crime activity in December, though the exact cause remains unclear without additional data. On a daily basis, Welshpool recorded approximately one crime per day in January — a figure that, while low, provides a concrete reference point for residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 307 residents, a ratio that illustrates the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When viewed through the lens of population scale, Welshpool’s crime rate is strikingly low compared to the UK average, which implies that the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. However, this comparison also highlights the importance of context: while the overall rate is reassuring, the specific types of crimes reported — particularly the presence of robbery at a rate 100% above the UK average — demonstrate that certain risks remain. For a community of 6,751 residents, these statistics offer both comfort and a reminder that vigilance in particular areas, such as personal safety and vehicle security, remains necessary. The contrast with the UK average also underscores how Welshpool’s unique character — as a small built-up area within a rural county — may naturally limit opportunities for certain crimes while creating different challenges in others.