Total Crime Rate
7.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion , and the 16th 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 This (SY21 9PP) in the last 12 months was 7.6 per 1,000 residents and was 67.0% 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 Public order with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode SY21 9PP, 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Smithy Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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