Total Crime Rate
40.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Walk area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Builth , and the 175th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Walk (LD5 4YA) in the last 12 months was 40.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.6% lower than the Builth average (79.8 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 31.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Walk (LD5 4YA), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Builth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Walk | Under investigation |
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