Total Crime Rate
38.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 7th highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Churchstoke , and the 160th 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 This (SY16 3LQ) in the last 12 months was 38.0 per 1,000 residents and was 23.5% higher than the Churchstoke average (30.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 175.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 29.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 225.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 15.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode SY16 3LQ, the main crime hotspot is near Brynteg. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Churchstoke| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ffordd Newydd | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Smity Fielda | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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