Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
42.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Glan Y Nant area has the 10th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion , and the 153rd highest 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 Glan Y Nant (SY17 5EH) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 300.6% higher than the Berriew and Castle Caereinion average (17.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 42.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glan Y Nant (SY17 5EH), the main crime hotspot is near Maes-Y-Neuadd. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Caersws| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Severn Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Bridge Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Severn Street | Under investigation |
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