Welshpool Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Welshpool’s crime profile in June 2025 reveals a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences dominating the landscape. At 11.0 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 35.8% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the need for targeted interventions. The breakdown of crimes shows violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.5% of the total (30 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.2%) and public order offences (14.9%). This mix suggests a community grappling with heightened interpersonal tensions, potentially exacerbated by the seasonal shift into summer. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, yet Welshpool’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000 is 54% higher, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as social dynamics or unmet community needs. Public order offences, at 1.6 per 1,000, are 171% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a figure that could indicate challenges in managing public spaces during the summer months. The seasonal context of June—longer days, the start of tourism in rural areas—may contribute to increased social interactions and associated conflicts. However, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000, 5% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000, 46% below the UK average) suggests that retail and transport sectors are not primary hotspots for crime in this area. This pattern contrasts with typical urban centres where shoplifting and vehicle crime often dominate, pointing to Welshpool’s unique character as a smaller, more tightly knit community where interpersonal disputes and public disorder take precedence.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+300%), public order offences (+120%), and other theft (+200%) compared to May, while violence and sexual offences decreased by 25%. These shifts highlight a notable divergence in crime trends, with property-related crimes surging despite a drop in violent incidents. The spike in shoplifting—rising from 1 to 4 incidents—may be linked to the start of the summer season, when foot traffic in local businesses increases. However, this is offset by the UK’s relatively low shoplifting rate (0.6 per 1,000), suggesting Welshpool’s retail environment is not inherently prone to theft. The 171% increase in public order offences above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) is particularly striking, with 11 incidents reported. This could indicate challenges in managing public spaces during the summer. Conversely, the decline in violence and sexual offences (from 40 to 30) is a positive development.4 per 1,000 still exceeds the UK average by 54%. Residents might find the 12 incidents of anti-social behaviour (1.8 per 1,000) noteworthy, as this category is 27% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, suggesting a need for community engagement strategies to address disruptive behaviours.

Welshpool’s crime rate in June 2025 (11.0 per 1,000) marked a 7.2% increase from May’s 10.2 per 1,000, reflecting a growing trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregate statistics. Monthly exposure to crime translates to one reported incident for roughly every 91 residents, a rate that, while higher than the UK average, is contextualised by Welshpool’s smaller population of 6,751. This means that the local impact of crime is more concentrated than in larger, more populous areas. The comparison to the UK average reveals stark contrasts in certain categories: public order offences (1.6 per 1,000) are 171% above the UK average, while shoplifting remains 5% below (0.6 per 1,000). These discrepancies highlight the unique challenges Welshpool faces, particularly in managing public order, which may be influenced by its status as a built-up area within Powys—a region known for its rural character. The population-scaled perspective also underscores that, despite the area’s relatively low population, the crime rate’s elevation means residents are more likely to encounter crime than in many other parts of the UK. This context is critical for understanding how local policing and community initiatives must be tailored to Welshpool’s specific needs.