Total Crime Rate
24.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Forest Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bronllys and Felin-fach , and the 94th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Forest Road (HR3 5DS) in the last 12 months was 24.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.4% lower than the Bronllys and Felin-fach average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Forest Road (HR3 5DS), the main crime hotspot is near Carlsgate. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bronllys and Felin-fach| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Caepound | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Belmont Road | Local resolution |
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