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Crime in Rhayader

Rhayader had 60 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 115.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 34 Powys areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 74% above the middle Powys area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

LD6, Powys · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rhayader

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115.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 34Powys rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common31 in 3 months

Month by month

39 Mar 18 Apr 9 May 16 Jun 27 Jul 17 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3152%
anti-social behaviour1220%
public order1118%
criminal damage35%
bike theft12%
theft12%
other crime12%

Rhayader against Powys

TypeRhayader per 1,000Middle Powys areaChange
Violence59.533.3▼ 11%
Burglary01.4–
Vehicle crime01.4–
Anti-social behaviour237.1–
Theft and robbery3.83.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Llandrindod Wells181.5▲ 7%
Rhayader115.2▼ 9%
Llansantffraed-Cwmdeuddwr111.4▼ 12%
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 Rhayader a safe area?

Rhayader had about 115.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 34 Powys areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rhayader?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (31), followed by anti-social behaviour (12) and public order (11).