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Crime in Crickhowell

Crickhowell had 53 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 56.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 34 Powys areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% below the middle Powys area. Crime was up 179% on the three months before.

NP8, Powys · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Crickhowell

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56.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 34Powys rank1st is the highest rate
+179%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common29 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 6 Apr 5 May 13 Jun 23 Jul 17 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2955%
criminal damage611%
anti-social behaviour611%
burglary36%
drugs24%
vehicle crime24%
other crime24%
public order12%

Crickhowell against Powys

TypeCrickhowell per 1,000Middle Powys areaChange
Violence30.933.3–
Burglary3.21.4–
Vehicle crime2.11.4–
Anti-social behaviour6.47.1–
Theft and robbery1.13.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Llangattock63▲ 63%
Crickhowell56.4▲ 179%
Gilwern49.6▲ 3%
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 Crickhowell a safe area?

Crickhowell had about 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 34 Powys areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Crickhowell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (29), followed by criminal damage (6) and anti-social behaviour (6).