Total Crime Rate
36.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Havelock Terrace area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Welshpool Castle , and the 155th 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 Havelock Terrace (SY21 7EX) in the last 12 months was 36.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.0% lower than the Welshpool Castle average (194.8 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Havelock Terrace (SY21 7EX), the main crime hotspot is near Foundry Lane. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Welshpool Castle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bronwylfa Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Heulwen Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Foundry Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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