Welshpool Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Welshpool's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 14.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 65.1% above the UK average of 8.6. This marked elevation is consistent with the area's historical profile as a small built-up area within Powys, where community dynamics and seasonal factors often influence local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.8% of all incidents, the highest proportion of any category, a figure that aligns with the area's character as a rural commuter hub with limited commercial activity. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.9%, reflecting the social interactions typical of small communities during summer months. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, school holidays, and local festivals—likely contributes to the heightened activity in violent and disorder-related crimes. While property crimes remained relatively low at 20 incidents (20.8% of total), the disproportionate focus on violent crime suggests a need for targeted community engagement strategies. The area's crime profile during this period illustrates the combination of local geography, population movement, and seasonal rhythms, with no single factor dominating the overall trend.

The most dramatic month-on-month swing occurred in 'Other theft', which surged by 133.3% from 3 to 7 incidents. This sharp increase, combined with a 75% rise in anti-social behaviour (12 to 21) and criminal damage and arson (4 to 7), suggests a significant shift in crime dynamics. Violent crimes, which account for 43.8% of all incidents, remain 104% above the UK average (3.0 per 1,000), a figure that underscores the area's persistent challenges with interpersonal crime. Conversely, shoplifting saw an 75% decline, dropping from 4 to 1, a reduction that may reflect seasonal changes in retail activity or effective local policing strategies. The drop in public order offences (11 to 9) by 18.2% contrasts with the overall upward trend, indicating some categories are stabilising despite the broader increase.

Welshpool's crime rate in July 2025 rose 29.7% from 11.0 to 14.2 per 1,000 residents, marking the largest monthly increase in recent records. This brings the area's rate to 65.1% above the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. Locally, 3 crimes were reported daily in July, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 70 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the density of incidents within the built-up area, though it remains a small number relative to the population. The shift from June to July reflects seasonal patterns typical of summer months in Welshpool, where tourism and festivals may contribute to increased public interaction and, by extension, certain types of crime. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low given the area's size.