Total Crime Rate
74.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
44.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Hernog Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Llandrindod North , and the 138th highest 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 Hernog Close (LD1 5BA) in the last 12 months was 74.4 per 1,000 residents and was 42.1% lower than the Llandrindod North average (128.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 44.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hernog Close (LD1 5BA), the main crime hotspot is near Ithon View. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Tremont Road | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Tremont Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Ithon View | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Ithon View | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Police Station | Local resolution |
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