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Crime Rates in Newtown Central and South, ward

Crime Rate

195

195

Average 6/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 04.03.2026

Annual total crime rate in Newtown Central and South (ward) is 195 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Newtown Central and South (ward) is located within Powys (borough). Annual total crime rate in Powys (borough) is 70.7 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

Newtown Central and South, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 6/10 or medium
  • 7/10 or high

Crime rates in Newtown Central and South (ward) by type

Crime typeRateScore
Violence and sexual offences
1007/10
Criminal damage and arson
19.47/10
Anti-social behaviour
17.84/10
Public order
13.66/10
Drugs
10.86/10
Other theft
8.134/10
Burglary
7.746/10
Other crime
5.616/10
Possession of weapons
3.877/10
Bicycle theft
2.95/10
Vehicle crime
2.132/10
Shoplifting
1.742/10
Robbery
0.5812/10
Theft from the person
0.1942/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026

Above are annual crime rates in Newtown Central and South (ward) by crime type.

The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Newtown Central and South (ward).

The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of Newtown Central and South (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

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Historical crime rates in Newtown Central and South (ward), Powys (local authority district) and Wales (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population

  • Newtown Central and South
    ward
  • Powys
    LAD
  • Wales
    county

Data source: data.police.uk

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026

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