Total Crime Rate
23.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Brecon West , and the 84th 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 This (LD3 9PD) in the last 12 months was 23.3 per 1,000 residents and was 65.5% lower than the Brecon West average (67.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode LD3 9PD, the main crime hotspot is near Oakfield Park. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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