Crime Rates at Milford, Newtown, SY16 3HF

This area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Dolforwyn , and the 211th lowest 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 This (SY16 3HF) in the last 12 months was 45.8 per 1,000 residents and was 37.7% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode SY16 3HF, the main crime hotspot is near Heol Vaynor. Police recorded 73 crimes here, including 45 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.