Total Crime Rate
17.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bryn Hafren area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Berriew and Castle Caereinion , and the 60th 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 Bryn Hafren (SY5 9BJ) in the last 12 months was 17.8 per 1,000 residents and was 22.8% 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 Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bryn Hafren (SY5 9BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Malt Rise. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 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 | Malt Rise | Under investigation |
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