Total Crime Rate
51.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parsons Bank area has the 10th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion , and the 202nd 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 Parsons Bank (SY21 0RS) in the last 12 months was 51.1 per 1,000 residents and was 121.5% higher than the Berriew and Castle Caereinion average (23.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 38.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parsons Bank (SY21 0RS), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Berriew and Castle Caereinion| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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