Total Crime Rate
56.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lock Cottages area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais , and the 183rd 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 Lock Cottages (SA9 1RS) in the last 12 months was 56.1 per 1,000 residents and was 45.1% lower than the Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais average (102.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 39.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lock Cottages (SA9 1RS), the main crime hotspot is near Isyrhos. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Long Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Isyrhos | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brecon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Isyrhos | Under investigation |
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