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Crime in Coelbren

Coelbren had 18 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 34 Powys areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% below the middle Powys area. Crime was down 18% on the three months before.

SA10, Powys · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Coelbren

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34.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 34Powys rank1st is the highest rate
-18%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 5 Apr 5 May 11 Jun 3 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Coelbren. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1056%
public order317%
criminal damage211%
theft16%
anti-social behaviour16%
other crime16%

Coelbren against Powys

TypeCoelbren per 1,000Middle Powys areaChange
Violence19.233.3▼ 37%
Burglary01.4–
Vehicle crime01.4–
Anti-social behaviour1.97.1–
Theft and robbery1.93.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pen Rhos117.1▼ 23%
Seven Sisters77.2▼ 9%
Coelbren34.6▼ 18%
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 Coelbren a safe area?

Coelbren had about 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 34 Powys areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Coelbren?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (10), followed by public order (3) and criminal damage (2).