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Crime in Newtown

Newtown had 479 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 168.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 34 Powys areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 155% above the middle Powys area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

SY16, Powys · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Newtown

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168.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 34Powys rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common228 in 3 months

Month by month

152 Mar 115 Apr 174 May 147 Jun 179 Jul 153 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence22848%
criminal damage5912%
anti-social behaviour5612%
public order337%
drugs286%
theft276%
shoplifting163%
other crime133%

Newtown against Powys

TypeNewtown per 1,000Middle Powys areaChange
Violence80.333.3▲ 14%
Burglary3.51.4▼ 9%
Vehicle crime0.71.4–
Anti-social behaviour19.77.1▲ 47%
Theft and robbery10.23.5▲ 16%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newtown168.6▲ 9%
Kerry6▼ 79%
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 Newtown a safe area?

Newtown had about 168.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 34 Powys areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Newtown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (228), followed by criminal damage (59) and anti-social behaviour (56).