Crime Rates at Maes Y Derwen, Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant, Oswestry, SY10 0LE

Maes Y Derwen area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn , and the 61st 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 18.7 per 1,000 residents and was 40.4% lower than the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn average (31.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.0% 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 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.