Total Crime Rate
26.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Tan Y Castell area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion , and the 109th lowest 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 Tan Y Castell (SY21 9DX) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 54.8% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tan Y Castell (SY21 9DX), the main crime hotspot is near Tan Y Castell. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Maes Castell | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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