Welshpool Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Welshpool's October 2025 crime rate of 10.5 per 1,000—36.4% above the UK average—reveals a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The most striking outlier is the 240% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average, with 12 incidents recorded (1.8 per 1,000). This category, which includes anti-social behaviour and disorderly conduct, may be influenced by the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which typically sees increased foot traffic and social gatherings. Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents, 4.4 per 1,000) accounted for 42.3% of total crimes, marking a 65% increase over the UK average. This could be linked to Welshpool's built-up area status, where higher population density and potential for interpersonal conflicts may contribute to elevated rates. Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents, 1.3 per 1,000) rose sharply by 200% month-on-month, reflecting seasonal changes in property maintenance or the impact of colder weather on outdoor activities. While property crimes (19 incidents, 2.8 per 1,000) remained relatively low compared to violent offences, the balance between property and violent crime highlights the area's unique profile. Welshpool's crime picture is further shaped by its location within Powys, a rural county where built-up areas may experience different dynamics compared to more isolated communities. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, clocks going back, and Halloween—likely amplifies certain trends, though the exact causal links remain speculative. Overall, the data suggests that while Welshpool's crime rate is higher than the UK average, the specific patterns reflect a combination of local characteristics and external seasonal pressures.

October 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories. Criminal damage and arson surged by 200% (3 to 9 incidents), while public order offences doubled from 6 to 12. These increases, though stark, contrast with declines in other areas: drugs-related crimes fell by two-thirds (3 to 1), and burglary dropped by 50% (2 to 1). The violence and sexual offences category, which accounted for 42.3% of total crimes, was 65% above the UK average (4.4 vs 2.7 per 1,000). Bicycle theft—1 incident—was 150% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased cycling during darker evenings. Residents may find the daily crime count (2 incidents per day) a useful benchmark for understanding local safety contexts. The sharp rise in public order offences, which were 240% above the UK average, may be linked to Halloween-related activity or the impact of darker evenings on community interactions.

Welshpool's crime rate in October 2025 (10.5 per 1,000) represents a 34.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This rise, while significant, remains within the context of a small built-up area where the daily crime count averages 2 incidents per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 95 residents, a figure that reflects the population density and spatial distribution of Welshpool's 6,751 residents. While the area's crime rate exceeds the UK average by 36.4%, the absolute number of crimes—71 total—remains relatively low given the local population. This suggests that while crime is concentrated in specific pockets, the broader community experiences a manageable level of incidents. The contrast between Welshpool's figures and national averages highlights the importance of localized factors, such as seasonal transitions, which may influence crime patterns differently in smaller communities compared to larger urban centres.