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Crime Rates in Newtown Central and South, ward

Crime Rate

188

188

Average 6/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 07.01.2026

Annual total crime rate in Newtown Central and South (ward) is 188 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 66.9 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 2 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):

  • 5/10 or medium
  • 6/10 or medium
  • 7/10 or high

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

Violence and sexual offences 98.9 7/10
Criminal damage and arson 16.8 7/10
Anti-social behaviour 15.9 4/10
Public order 14.7 6/10
Drugs 9.49 6/10
Other theft 8.32 4/10
Burglary 7.36 6/10
Other crime 5.42 6/10
Possession of weapons 3.48 7/10
Bicycle theft 2.71 5/10
Shoplifting 1.94 2/10
Vehicle crime 1.74 2/10
Theft from the person 0.581 2/10
Robbery 0.581 2/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025

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

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

The figures in grey 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

Dec 2024 - Nov 2025

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