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Crime in Pen Rhos

Pen Rhos had 75 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 117.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 34 Powys areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 77% above the middle Powys area. Crime was down 23% on the three months before.

SA9, Powys · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Pen Rhos

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117.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 34Powys rank1st is the highest rate
-23%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common37 in 3 months

Month by month

39 Mar 29 Apr 30 May 28 Jun 31 Jul 16 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3749%
criminal damage1115%
anti-social behaviour912%
public order912%
burglary34%
theft from the person23%
drugs23%
theft11%

Pen Rhos against Powys

TypePen Rhos per 1,000Middle Powys areaChange
Violence57.733.3▼ 23%
Burglary4.71.4–
Vehicle crime01.4–
Anti-social behaviour147.1▼ 31%
Theft and robbery4.73.5–

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%
Ystradgynlais103.7▼ 12%
Lower Cwm-Twrch100.9▼ 11%
Gurnos68.1▼ 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 Pen Rhos a safe area?

Pen Rhos had about 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 34 Powys areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Pen Rhos?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by criminal damage (11) and anti-social behaviour (9).