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Crime in Talgarth

Talgarth had 49 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 115.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 34 Powys areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 74% above the middle Powys area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

LD3, Powys · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Talgarth

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115.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 34Powys rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common31 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 17 Apr 12 May 14 Jun 24 Jul 11 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3163%
public order48%
vehicle crime36%
anti-social behaviour36%
theft36%
burglary12%
drugs12%
shoplifting12%

Talgarth against Powys

TypeTalgarth per 1,000Middle Powys areaChange
Violence72.933.3▲ 48%
Burglary2.41.4–
Vehicle crime7.11.4–
Anti-social behaviour7.17.1–
Theft and robbery7.13.5–

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

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 Talgarth a safe area?

Talgarth had about 115.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 34 Powys areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Talgarth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (31), followed by public order (4) and vehicle crime (3).