Based on April 2026 Police data, Glantwymyn (SY20) recorded the lowest crime rate in Powys, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Llanllwchaiarn (SY16) recorded 73 crimes in the same period — more than 73x the crime count of the safest area. Notably, all 11 postcode areas analysed in Powys recorded fewer than 150 crimes — below the national average. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Glantwymyn (SY20) is the safest area in Powys, recording 1 crimes — 95% fewer than the average across the 11 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Llanllwchaiarn (SY16) recorded the most crime in Powys in April 2026, with 73 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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