Welshpool Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Welshpool's overall crime rate for November 2025 stood at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 31.5% above the UK average of 7.3. This reflects a complex pattern influenced by seasonal factors and local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average for this category by 52%, while anti-social behaviour (12.3%) and public order offences (9.2%) also showed marked disparities. These figures align with the area's character as a built-up area within Powys, where community interactions and seasonal events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday may contribute to heightened tensions and incidents. The month's darker evenings and increased foot traffic during shopping periods likely amplify opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order violations, though the absence of major retail hubs suggests other factors are at play. Shoplifting rates saw a 33.3% decrease from October, potentially reflecting heightened policing efforts or seasonal shifts in consumer activity. This data underscores the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime trends in Welshpool, where geographic and temporal variables interact to shape monthly outcomes.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary (+400%), drug-related offences (+300%), and possession of weapons (+100%) compared to October, though these were offset by significant declines in public order offences (-50%), criminal damage and arson (-44.4%), and shoplifting (-33.3%). The spike in burglary, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, contrasts with the UK average for this category (0.3 per 1,000), where Welshpool's rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 133% above. Similarly, drug offences surged to 4 cases (0.6 per 1,000), 122% above the UK average of 0.3. However, shoplifting's 3.1 per 1,000 rate was 52% below the UK average of 0.6, suggesting targeted interventions may have curbed this category. The most notable decrease was in public order offences, which fell from 12 to 6, possibly linked to police initiatives or seasonal shifts in community gatherings. These fluctuations highlight the volatile nature of crime in Welshpool, where targeted efforts can yield rapid results but broader challenges persist in areas like drug-related activity and weapon possession.

Welshpool's November 2025 crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 marked an 8.5% decrease from the previous month's 10.5, indicating a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, this translated to approximately 2 crimes reported per day across the built-up area, a figure that may feel tangible to residents navigating local streets. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while higher than the UK average, remains relatively low given Welshpool's population of 6,751. This suggests that while the area faces above-average challenges in certain crime categories, the absolute number of incidents is manageable for its size. The 31.5% gap between Welshpool's rate and the UK average highlights systemic differences, possibly influenced by the area's rural-urban interface and limited resources for crime prevention. Residents may find comfort in the 33.3% drop in shoplifting, which could signal effective local measures, even as other areas like drug offences demand attention.