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Crime in Builth Wells

Builth Wells had 93 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 150.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 34 Powys areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 128% above the middle Powys area. Crime was up 39% on the three months before.

LD2, Powys · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Builth Wells

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150.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 34Powys rank1st is the highest rate
+39%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 31 Apr 23 May 13 Jun 60 Jul 20 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Builth Wells. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4447%
anti-social behaviour1617%
public order89%
criminal damage55%
vehicle crime55%
shoplifting44%
drugs33%
other crime33%

Builth Wells against Powys

TypeBuilth Wells per 1,000Middle Powys areaChange
Violence71.233.3▲ 2%
Burglary3.21.4–
Vehicle crime8.11.4–
Anti-social behaviour25.97.1–
Theft and robbery4.93.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Builth Wells150.5▲ 39%
Llanelwedd136▲ 47%
See every Powys area ranked on the crime in Powys page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Builth Wells a safe area?

Builth Wells had about 150.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 34 Powys areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Builth Wells?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (44), followed by anti-social behaviour (16) and public order (8).