Total Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cae Maenllwyd area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn , and the 136th 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 Cae Maenllwyd (SY20 8HJ) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 32.8% higher than the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn average (25.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cae Maenllwyd (SY20 8HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Craig Fryn. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bryn-Y-Gog | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hospital | — |
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