Welshpool Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Welshpool’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.9% above the UK average of 8.1. This discrepancy highlights the area’s unique position within Powys, where built-up zones often exhibit higher crime rates than surrounding rural areas. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 58% of all reported incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This surge in violent crime may be partly explained by the seasonal context of May, which includes extended evenings and bank holidays that often coincide with increased social gatherings and outdoor drinking. Anti-social behaviour followed at 11.6%, significantly below the UK average, potentially reflecting community-specific factors such as local policing efforts or social cohesion. Public order offences also rose above the national average by 21%, a trend that may be influenced by the same seasonal dynamics. The data underscores a combination of environmental factors and crime patterns, with Welshpool’s relatively high rate of violent crime necessitating targeted interventions. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain relatively low, the sharp increase in vehicle crime (from zero to one incident) suggests the need for vigilance during periods of heightened mobility. This month’s statistics illustrate a community grappling with persistent violent crime, even as other categories align more closely with national trends.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, with one incident reported after none in April, a shift that may reflect changes in local traffic patterns or increased vehicle movement during bank holidays. Conversely, other theft plummeted by 85.7%, dropping from seven to one incident, potentially indicating improved security measures or seasonal inactivity in certain sectors. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast with the UK average: violent crimes in Welshpool were 108% higher than the national rate, a disparity that may be linked to the area’s demographic profile or local social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 15% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of disruptive conduct in this built-up area compared to the broader population. These fluctuations underscore the importance of localized analysis, as national trends do not always align with the specific conditions of Welshpool.

Welshpool's crime rate in May 2025 fell by 12.6% compared to the previous month, declining from 11.7 to 10.2 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, though modest, reflects a broader trend of seasonal moderation following the peak activity of spring bank holidays. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in May, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of crime in a built-up area within Powys. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents, a rate that, when scaled to the population of 6,751, illustrates the relative frequency of incidents in a small community. This monthly aggregate highlights the importance of localized policing strategies, as even a single incident can have a noticeable impact on residents' perceptions of safety. The population context further reveals that Welshpool, despite its relatively small size, experiences crime rates that exceed the UK average, necessitating targeted interventions to address the disproportionate burden on its community.