Total Crime Rate
21.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maes Y Derwen area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn , and the 73rd 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 Maes Y Derwen (SY10 0LE) in the last 12 months was 21.0 per 1,000 residents and was 16.8% lower than the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn average (25.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 3 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maes Y Derwen (SY10 0LE), the main crime hotspot is near Maes Yr Afon. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maes Yr Afon | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hafan Y Dorlan | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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