Crime in Welshpool: statistics, rates and trends
777 crimes were recorded in Welshpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Welshpool at a glance
- Crime trends in Welshpool
- Types of crime in Welshpool
- Welshpool compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Welshpool
- Streets with the most crime in Welshpool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Welshpool
- Population and deprivation in Welshpool
- Questions about crime in Welshpool
- About this data
777 crimes were recorded in Welshpool in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 358 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Welshpool has the 227th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Welshpool | Powys | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 777 | 10,340 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.8 | 76.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,830 | 135,059 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Welshpool was highest in the year to July 2023 (917 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (638). Over the whole period it fell 0%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 777 | 113.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 858 | 125.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 638 | 93.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 917 | 134.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 894 | 130.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 868 | 127.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 683 | 100.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 734 | 107.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 778 | 113.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Welshpool over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+44%). The largest falls were in public order (-32%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 358 | 52.4 | 1.53 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 13.3 | 0.87 | +7% |
| Public order | 62 | 9.1 | 1.37 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 8.3 | 1.23 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 7.6 | 0.92 | +44% |
| Other theft | 44 | 6.4 | 1.01 | -30% |
| Drugs | 31 | 4.5 | 1.39 | -11% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -8% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.5 | 1.66 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.3 | 0.48 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.21 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.71 | -20% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Welshpool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Welshpool recorded 358 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Welshpool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Welshpool recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Welshpool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Welshpool recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Welshpool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Welshpool recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Welshpool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Welshpool recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Welshpool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Welshpool recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Welshpool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Welshpool recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Welshpool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Welshpool recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Welshpool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Welshpool recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Welshpool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Welshpool recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Welshpool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Welshpool recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Welshpool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Welshpool recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Welshpool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Welshpool recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Welshpool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Welshpool recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Welshpool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Welshpool.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Welshpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown (Powys) | 1,774 | 154.1 | +35% |
| Oswestry | 1,523 | 83.8 | -26% |
| Bayston Hill | 157 | 30.5 | -73% |
| Shrewsbury | 6,530 | 83.0 | -27% |
| Ellesmere | 307 | 60.3 | -47% |
| Acrefair and Cefn-mawr | 744 | 105.2 | -8% |
| Wem | 440 | 69.6 | -39% |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 946 | 83.0 | -27% |
3 areas within Welshpool, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Welshpool Castle had the highest rate (193.0 per 1,000) and Welshpool Llanerchyddol the lowest (82.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welshpool Castle | Neighbourhood | 1,534 | 296 | 193.0 |
| Welshpool Gungrog | Neighbourhood | 3,075 | 298 | 96.9 |
| Welshpool Llanerchyddol | Neighbourhood | 2,221 | 183 | 82.4 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Welshpool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Smithfield Road | 38 |
| On or near Bryn-Y-Castell | 36 |
| On or near Foundry Lane | 33 |
| On or near Berriew Street | 29 |
| On or near A458 | 21 |
| On or near Clerk'S Court | 21 |
| On or near Powis Court | 20 |
| On or near Gallowstree Rise | 19 |
| On or near Borfa Green | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Welshpool over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 304 | 39.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 128 | 16.5% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 11.7% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 6.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 4.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
Welshpool has an estimated population of 6,830. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Welshpool sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Welshpool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.8% |
| Social rented homes | 27.2% |
| Private rented homes | 22.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Welshpool a safe place to live?
Welshpool recorded 113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Welshpool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 358 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Welshpool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Welshpool was down 9% on the year before: 777 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 858 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Welshpool?
Welshpool is policed by Dyfed-Powys. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Welshpool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.