Crime Rates at Chapel Street, Newtown, SY16 2BP

Chapel Street area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Dolforwyn , and the 184th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Street (SY16 2BP) in the last 12 months was 55.3 per 1,000 residents and was 66.4% higher than the Dolforwyn average (33.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 34.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chapel Street (SY16 2BP), the main crime hotspot is near The Bank. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.