Total Crime Rate
193.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tan Y Farteg area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais , and the 34th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Tan Y Farteg (SA9 2JU) in the last 12 months was 193.4 per 1,000 residents and was 89.2% higher 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 Shoplifting with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tan Y Farteg (SA9 2JU), the main crime hotspot is near Glantwrch. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 13 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 | Other crime | Glantawe Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glantawe Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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