Total Crime Rate
163.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
73.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Glanrhyd Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais , and the 42nd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Glanrhyd Road (SA9 1AU) in the last 12 months was 163.2 per 1,000 residents and was 50.9% higher than the Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais average (108.1 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 73.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glanrhyd Road (SA9 1AU), the main crime hotspot is near Maes Y Dderwen Gardens. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Rhydwen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Maes Y Dderwen Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Rhydwen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Rhydwen | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Pont Aur | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Pont Aur | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Rhydwen | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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