Total Crime Rate
11.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chepstow Avenue area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion , and the 32nd 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 Chepstow Avenue (SY21 9NB) in the last 12 months was 11.5 per 1,000 residents and was 50.3% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chepstow Avenue (SY21 9NB), the main crime hotspot is near Trelydan Lane. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 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 | Burglary | Park Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairview Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Smithy Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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