Total Crime Rate
21.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn , and the 74th 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 This (SY22 6HY) in the last 12 months was 21.3 per 1,000 residents and was 15.8% lower than the Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn average (25.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode SY22 6HY, the main crime hotspot is near Bro Feiniog. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Lôn Yr Ywen | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lôn Yr Ywen | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lôn Yr Ywen | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bro Feiniog | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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