Crime

Latest crime data

Use our tools below to explore the latest crime data for Newtown. Latest crime data is for 2023-03.

During 2023-03 there was 161 crimes recorded in Newtown. These are outlined below:

81

Violence and sexual offences

26

Public order

17

Criminal damage and arson

16

Anti-social behaviour

8

Other theft

4

Possession of weapons

2

Bicycle theft

2

Drugs

2

Shoplifting

2

Other crime

1

Burglary

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

Articles tagged as 'Crime'

NEWS CRIME

Teenager breached court order over visits to girl

A teenager from Newtown has repeatedly broken his court-ordered curfew as a result of visits to his girlfriend.

1 day ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man given suspended sentence over assault

A man from Newtown has been given a suspended six-month custodial sentence for assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her friend.

1 day ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man jailed for bottle attack

A man has been jailed for a decade for a "grudge revenge attack" that occurred in Newtown, leaving his victim with permanent scarring.

5 days ago

NEWS CRIME

Local man banned for drug driving

A man from Newtown has been banned from driving for a year after he was caught whilst driving a Land Rover Discovery under the influence of cannabis.

6 days ago

NEWS CRIME

Women to stand trial over abuse of dog in Newtown

Milly Beth Turnham, a 22-year-old woman from London, is set to stand trial for the alleged unnecessary suffering caused to a dog from Newtown.

1 week ago

NEWS CRIME

Teenager accused of rape

A teenager from Newtown is to appear at Mold Crown Court next month on rape charges.

1 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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 week ago

NEWS CRIME

Driver banned for speeding at 111mph on Newtown Bypass

A 67-year-old man from Newtown has been banned from driving for eight weeks after being caught driving at 111mph on the Newtown Bypass.

1 week ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man fled police after £1,200 drugs seized

A Newtown resident has been sentenced to a six-month community order and ordered to pay £260 after admitting drug offences at Welshpool Magistrates' Court in May.

2 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Sentencing delayed for Newtown burglar pending psychiatric assessment

The sentencing of a Newtown burglar has been postponed until July for the purpose of obtaining psychiatric assessments.

2 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man sought by police for failing to attend court over criminal damage charges

Police in Newtown are actively seeking a local man who neglected to make his scheduled court appearance.

2 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Local man clipped ditch while drink driving

A man from Abermule has been banned from driving for 22 months after being caught drink driving in Newtown.

2 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown woman stole to fund heroin and crack addiction

A Newtown woman has pleaded guilty to theft and assaulting an emergency worker.

2 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man faces trial over assault allegation

A man from Newtown is to stand trial later this year after being accused of assault and theft.

2 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown drink driver had a medical emergency

A man, and local business owner from Newtown facing charges of drink driving has had his case adjourned due to a potential medical emergency defence.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown burglar to be sentenced after admitting offence

A Newtown man will be sentenced next week after admitting a charge of burglary.

2 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Arrest warrant for Newtown man after failing to attend court

An arrest warrant has been issued for a 34-year-old man from Newtown, who failed to appear in court for the third time.

3 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man admits drug driving but is scared to attend court

A Newtown man facing drug driving charges has had his case postponed until May 30th because he is

3 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Warrant for Newtown man on MDMA drugs charge

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Newtown man who failed to appear in court on charges of attempting to acquire the illegal Class A drug MDMA.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man exposed genitals in front of police

A Newtown man has been sentenced to a two-year community order, ordered to register as a sex offender, and pay fines and costs after exposing himself to a doorman and police officers.

4 weeks ago

NEWS CRIME

Drink driver left one Newtown pub to drive to another

A civil engineer who was caught drink driving in Newtown has been disqualified from driving for 22 months.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST

Newtown man jailed for stabbing duo in 'blind rage'

A 27-year-old man from Newtown has been sentenced to six years in prison for stabbing his mother's carer and his stepfather multiple times in a fit of rage.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Arrest warrant for Newtown woman on heroin charge

A Newtown woman, charged with attempting to possess heroin, now has an arrest warrant issued against her after failing to attend court for the second time.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN SOUTH

Newtown man fell on car 'out of his head drunk'

A Newtown man, discovered heavily intoxicated by passers-by, received a conditional discharge from the court after admitting to being drunk and disorderly.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown woman jailed for breaching order nine times

A 35-year-old woman from Newtown has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after breaching a restraining order nine times.

1 month 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 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man sent 'heinous' voice notes to family

A Newtown man has been sentenced to a 12-month community order and ordered to stay away from his mother and brother indefinitely by a court, after sending "absolutely heinous and vile" messages to them about his deceased grandfather and baby niece.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown drink driver seen 'stumbling out of pub'

A man from Newtown has been banned from driving for 20 months after being found to be driving while twice the legal limit for alcohol.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man kicked ex's door with steel capped boots

A man from Newtown damaged his ex-partner's door and post box after a disagreement over the keys to his flat, a court heard.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man's affray case postponed by magistrates

A man from Newtown is set to appear before the court next month on charges of affray and threatening behaviour.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Powys woman sexually assaulted another woman in Newtown pub

A woman who sexually assaulted another woman in a Newtown pub last year has been ordered to pay her victim £250 compensation and made subject to a two-year restraining order

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown woman misses court heroin charge hearing

A Newtown woman charged with drug possession had her case adjourned to a later date after being unable to attend Welshpool Magistrates’ Court due to mental health issues.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Local man admits malicious wounding in the Pheasant pub

A man from Powys who pleaded guilty to maliciously wounding another man in Newtown will be sentenced later this year.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Arrests over suspected arson at Newtown business

Police have arrested individuals in relation to a fire that destroyed a business unit on Mochdre Industrial Estate in Newtown on Sunday afternoon (April 16).

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Woman must serve prison sentence for lashing out at police officer

A 40-year-old vulnerable woman from Newtown has been sentenced to six weeks in prison for assaulting a police officer after she was arrested.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man avoids immediate jail for violent attack on ex's stepfather

A man from Newtown, who suffered serious injuries after being punched repeatedly in the face and having his windpipe crushed, has told a court that he thought he was going to be killed by his stepdaughter’s ex-partner who was drunk at the time.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown drink driver sentenced for crashing while on way to buy alcohol

A woman from Newtown has been sentenced to a 12-month community order and banned from driving for 30 months after she drove away from a crash while more than three times over the drink-drive limit.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Curfew for Newtown teen after trying to get into house

A Newtown teenager has been given a three-month curfew after attempting to violently enter a house.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Local drink driver who kept stalling car at McDonald's is banned

A personal trainer from Newtown who was seen stalling his car several times in a McDonald’s car park was later found to be more than twice the legal drink-drive limit.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man faces trials over seven charges

A man from Newtown faces multiple trials later this year – including separate ones on the same day – after denying a string of offences, including assaulting three police officers.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man sent menacing messages to his mum

A 24-year-old Newtown resident, Kieran Rhys Townsend, has pleaded guilty to two charges of sending offensive and menacing messages to family members, including his mother.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man charged with threatening behaviour

An individual from Newtown is set to appear in front of magistrates in two weeks' time. He has been charged with affray and threatening behavior offenses.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Trial date fixed for Powys pair accused of ABH in Newtown

A man and woman are set to face trial later this year, charged with causing actual bodily harm to a man in Newtown.

1 month ago

NEWS CRIME

Police seize guns and ammunition from house in Kerry, Powys

Police have seized both licensed and unlicensed firearms and ammunition from a house in a village near Newtown.

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown malicious wounding charge is postponed

A man from Newtown who has been accused of committing a serious assault will have to return to court later this month to enter a plea.

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN CENTRAL

Fly tipper fined

A Newtown resident has been fined for fly tipping in Trehafren

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN LLANLLWCHAIARN WEST

Local man refused to give blood sample due to fear of needles

A man from Newtown has been given a 12-month community order with 40 days of unpaid work and a 12-month driving ban after he refused to give a blood sample to police who stopped him for speeding and a defective headlight.

2 months 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.

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man told neighbours 'I’ll rip your eyes out'

A Newtown man with an unenviable criminal record threatened three of his neighbours.

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man who refused sample was 'in clinical trial'

A Newtown man is set to put forward a special reasons argument that he was part of a clinical trial as to why he failed to provide a sample after being pulled over by police.

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown teen says he's quit cocaine since his arrest

A 19-year-old parcel delivery driver, Kacper Napierala, appeared at Welshpool Magistrates’ Court on March 21, where he admitted to possessing 0.5 grams of cocaine, a Class A drug.

2 months ago

NEWS/CRIME

Newtown man Luke Bellis jailed for Kington murder

Luke Bellis, a man from near Newtown, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 17 and a half years for his role in the murder of Carl Dyche in front of his wife and child in Kington in December 2021.

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Local man spared prison return for breaching conditions

A man from Newtown who breached the terms of his release from prison has been fined but spared from returning to jail.

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Arrest warrant for Newtown man

A man from Newtown has been accused of assaulting a woman and racially or religiously abusing a police officer, and now has a warrant issued for his arrest.

2 months ago

NEWS CRIME

Newtown man sentenced over New Year's Day assault

A Newtown resident walked out of Welshpool Magistrates’ Court after he was ordered to pay compensation to his victims for a late night assault.