Total Crime Rate
49.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brynygog area has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn , and the 209th 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 Brynygog (SY20 8HN) in the last 12 months was 49.2 per 1,000 residents and was 94.7% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brynygog (SY20 8HN), 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 |
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