Crime

Latest crime data

Use our tools below to explore the latest crime data for Newtown. Latest crime data is for 2024-08.

During 2024-08 there was 201 crimes recorded in Newtown. These are outlined below:

Crime data provided from data.police.uk and is updated periodically. We are not liable for any inaccuracies.

Articles tagged as 'Crime'

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST

Armed police deployed to ‘disturbance’

Residents and visitors of Newtown were startled on Friday as armed police officers and a police helicopter were deployed in response to a disturbance in the Plas Melinydd area of the town.

1 day ago

NEWS CRIME POLITICS

Wales’ justice system ‘on its knees’

The criminal justice system is in disarray due to years of chronic underfunding, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser warned.

1 week ago

NEWS CRIME

Police advice following rural burglaries and thefts in Powys

Police are investigating five rural burglaries and thefts reported across the Powys area.

3 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

'Zombie' knife amnesty launched

A nationwide call to hand over zombie-style knives and machetes has been launched by the Government, ahead of these dangerous weapons being banned from our streets.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST

Newtown East to benefit from ASB funding

Police officers are spending more time in the areas worst hit by antisocial behaviour, such as Newtown East and across the police area thanks to an injection of cash from the Home Office. 

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Police to conduct local patrols amid nationwide violence

Following the recent incidents of disorder seen nationwide, Dyfed-Powys Police officers will be conducting patrols across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys to provide reassurance and a visible presence in communities.  

2 months ago

NEWS POLITICS CRIME

Commons approves plans to release prisoners early

The House of Commons recently approved changes to the automatic release point for standard determinate sentences in England and Wales.

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Arrest following online 'sting'

A Newtown man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted sexual communication with a child, following an online 'sting' by a vigilante group.

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Police appeal after assault

Dyfed Powys Police are currently investigating an alleged assault that occurred outside the Iceland store on High Street in Newtown.

2 months ago

NEWS POLITICS CRIME

Dafydd Llywelyn re-elected as Police Commissioner

Incumbent Dafydd Llywelyn has been re-elected as the Dyfed Powys Police & Crime Commissioner.

5 months ago

NEWS CRIME

White car found after traffic incident

Following a public appeal by Dyfed Powys Police regarding a road traffic collision on New Road, Newtown, the driver of the white vehicle involved has now been identified.

6 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Police seeking white car in Newtown traffic collision

Police have confirmed they are on the look out for a white car after a road traffic collision which took place on Monday evening in Newtown.

6 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Police searching for Audi 'getaway' car

Police are interested in a black Audi vehicle which they believe was used in the recent burgulary at Santander in Newtown.

6 months ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST

Police investigate bank break in

Police are currently investigating a burglary that took place at Santander Bank on High Street, Newtown.

6 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown to see increased enforcement on new 20mph speed limit roads

Residents of Newtown can expect to see increased enforcement measures on new 20mph speed limit roads as of next week.

6 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man found not guilty of rape

Local resident, Thomas Evans, has been acquitted of charges of raping a teenage boy following a trial at Mold Crown Court.

7 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Convicted rapist given suspended sentence

A man from Newtown has been given a suspended sentence after being found guilty of rape between August 2016 and February 2017.

7 months ago

NEWS CRIME ANALYSIS

Crime in Newtown: Looking back at 2023

We've been maintaining our crime map for over 12 months now - so what do the 2,002 recorded crimes in Newtown tell us?

7 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Only two prosecuted for 20mph limit

In the first month of the new 20mph default speed limit being enforced, two drivers in Wales have been prosecuted, according to official monitoring.

7 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man fined for cocaine use

Concerns have been raised about a Newtown man's chaotic lifestyle after he failed to comply with the conditions of his parole.

8 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Police investigating possible axe attack

Dyfed Powys Police is currently investigating an alleged incident of assault involving a weapon that took place in the town centre.

8 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Arrest warrant issued for man from Newtown

Local police are on the lookout for a thief who recently stole hundreds of pounds worth of items from various shops in Newtown.

8 months ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN SOUTH

Police appeal after bricks thrown at houses

Bricks wrapped in festive paper were used as projectiles in a disturbing series of incidents that occurred in Newtown over the festive season.

9 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man sentenced for breach of order

A Newtown resident has narrowly avoided spending his Christmas and New Year in jail after breaching a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting his ex-partner.

9 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Pedestrian taken to hospital after collision

Police have provided an update to why there was a heavy police presence in the town centre on Christmas Eve.

9 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Paramedic denies careless driving that led to crash

A paramedic from Newtown is set to face trial next year after denying charges of causing serious injury by careless driving.

9 months ago

NEWS CRIME

GoFundMe launched for vandalised couple

In a shocking act of vandalism, the home of a highly disabled couple in Old Kerry Road, Newtown, was targeted not once but twice in December, leaving them in a dire situation.

9 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Break the silence on domestic abuse

In a courageous step towards raising awareness about the pervasive issue of domestic abuse, Cathy, a survivor of stalking and psychological abuse, has come forward to share her harrowing experiences.

10 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown drug driver banned over drug driving

A 20-year-old driver has been banned from the roads for over a year after being arrested twice within five days for drug driving in Newtown.

10 months ago

NEWS CRIME POLITICS

Commissioner seeks input on police budget

Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, Dafydd Llywelyn, has opened a channel for residents and business owners in Newtown to voice their opinions on the proposed policing budget for the upcoming fiscal year, 2024/25.

11 months ago

NEWS CRIME

American XL Bully Dogs to be Banned in Wales and England

The UK Government has confirmed that American XL bully dogs will be banned in Wales and England starting from the end of the year.

11 months ago

NEWS CRIME POLITICS

Police commissioner raises concern around enforcement of 20mph

A police boss says there is a strong evidence for the roll-out of the 20mph speed limit in Wales on safety grounds, but added that officers didn’t want to be left “holding the baby” when it came to enforcing it.

11 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Woman arrested over incident at Newtown library

A woman has sustained facial injuries and broken fingers during what appears to be a robbery near Newtown Library earlier this week.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man assaulted woman and damaged car

A Newtown resident is set to face sentencing next month after confessing to assaulting a woman and causing damage to her vehicle.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Police investigating graveyard road

Dyfed Powys Police has launched an investigation into a disturbing incident involving a road construction project that encroached upon a graveyard near Kerry.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man accused of raping teenage boy pleads not guilty

A man from Newtown has entered a not guilty plea to the charge of engaging in a sexual act with an underage individual without their consent.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Local man breached sexual harm prevention order

A local man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after violating a sexual harm prevention order.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Local sweet shop in hot water over trademark usage

A local sweet shop owner has found themselves in legal hot water as Trading Standards takes action against them.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown resident fined for dumping rubbish at local recycling site

A Newtown resident has been fined £400 for illegally depositing bags of rubbish in the cardboard recycling bank at the local community recycling site in Back Lane Carpark, located in Newtown town centre.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man spat blood at police officers

A Newtown man caused turmoil for police officers after approaching them in an aggressive manner and spitting blood at them following a night out.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man jailed over burgulary

A Newtown man with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced to jail after breaking into the home of an elderly couple while they were asleep.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Local man admits sexual assault on train

A woman took matters into her own hands after catching a man lifting her dress and underwear in front of fellow passengers on a train to Newtown, a court has heard.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Local man in court over rape allegation

A 35 year old man from Newtown has appeared in court in over rape allegations involving a teenage boy.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Police issue appeal over criminal damage to vehicles

Dyfed-Powys Police have issued an appeal for information regarding incidents of criminal damage to vehicles in Newtown.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN SOUTH

Officers called to disturbance in Garth Owen

Police officers were called to Garth Owen in Newtown following reports of a group physical altercation at approximately 10pm on Monday night.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST

Man charged over violent attack

Dyfed-Powys Police have charged a 20 year old man in connection with a series of serious assaults that took place on Friday, June 9th, 2023, in the vicinity of Frankwell Street, Newtown.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST

Police investigating violent assault

Dyfed-Powys Police have launched an investigation into a violent assault that took place on Frankwell Street in Newtown at approximately 5:50 pm on Friday, June 9th, 2023.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Police to use drones to make local roads safer

Dyfed-Powys Police has announced the deployment of drones equipped with advanced technology to aid in the prevention of accidents on roads in Powys.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Inquiry launched after body found in Llanidloes

Dyfed-Powys Police has launched a murder investigation after the body of a 34-year-old woman was discovered in the River Severn near Llanidloes on Sunday (28 May).

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown woman refused drug test spared from ban

A woman from Newtown has been fined £407 and given four penalty points on her licence after refusing to give a sample for a drug test on multiple occasions.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man outburst in court

Newtown man to remain in prison for two more weeks will remain in prison for a further two weeks before sentencing, despite pleading guilty to 11 offences including assault, harassment and making threats.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man jailed for punching woman 38 times

A man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for a vicious attack on a woman in Newtown.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown teen Kaylea Titford's parents jail terms extended

A couple from Newtown who were jailed for the gross negligence manslaughter of their 16-year-old daughter, have had their sentences increased at the Court of Appeal.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN CENTRAL

Search for motorcyclist who left crash scene

Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision that occurred on Lon Afallen, Newtown, Powys at around 6:30 pm on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME POLITICS

Town Council concerned at toilet vandalism

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has expressed concern about the ongoing issue of vandalism in the public toilets located on the Gravel and Back Lane carpark in Newtown.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN CENTRAL

Fly tipper fined

A Newtown resident has been fined for fly tipping in Trehafren

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME POLITICS NEWTOWN EAST

Town play park equipment vandalised

Newtown & Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has announced that it has been forced to remove several pieces of play equipment from the Town playpark for safety reasons.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN NORTH

Local dog must be muzzled or put down after biting a child

A Newtown resident's dog must be kept muzzled or it will be put down after it bit a three-year-old girl.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Pensioner to be sentenced later this year for Newtown rapes

A man in his 70s has admitted to sexually assaulting and raping a girl between 2009 and 2015 in Newtown.

1 year ago

NEWS CRIME

Local man denies charges of malicious wounding

A Newtown resident named Leigh Peter Dobson, aged 33, is set to stand trial for causing serious bodily harm to two men in separate incidents in the town.

1 year ago

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