Total Crime Rate
66.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harpers Lane area has the 13th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ithon Valley , and the 159th highest 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 Harpers Lane (LD8 2AN) in the last 12 months was 66.4 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% higher than the Ithon Valley average (50.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 29.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -58.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 49.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harpers Lane (LD8 2AN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near High Street, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Beddoes View (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ithon Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beddoes View | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Orchard Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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