Crime

Latest crime data

Use our tools below to explore the latest crime data for Newtown and the wider SY16 area. Latest crime data is for October 24.

During October 24 there was 211 crimes recorded in Newtown and the wider SY16 area. These are outlined below:

85

Violence and sexual offences (Sep: 110)

33

Anti-social behaviour (Sep: 11)

26

Criminal damage and arson (Sep: 8)

18

Public order (Sep: 22)

10

Burglary (Sep: 8)

10

Drugs (Sep: 4)

9

Other theft (Sep: 9)

8

Shoplifting (Sep: 6)

7

Other crime (Sep: 4)

2

Vehicle crime (Sep: 2)

1

Possession of weapons (Sep: 2)

1

Robbery (Sep: 1)

1

Theft from the person (Sep: 0)

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

Articles tagged as 'Crime'
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NEWS CRIME
Police caution over e-scooter gifts

Parents in Newtown are being cautioned by Dyfed-Powys Police to carefully consider the legal implications before purchasing electronic scooters as Christmas gifts this year.

4 days ago

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NEWS CRIME
Why was a helicopter over Newtown this week?

Residents in Newtown took to social media earlier this week to voice their frustration over the noise of a circling helicopter that disturbed the peace of the town.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS CRIME
Newtown man pleads guilty to indecent image charges

A man from Newtown has admitted multiple charges of making indecent images of children.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
Another dispersal order issued

Another dispersal order has been put in place following a series of reports regarding anti-social behavior within the Newtown East ward.

2 weeks ago

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NEWS CRIME
Exploring the 187 crimes reported in September

In September 2024, there were 187 recorded crimes in Newtown and the wider SY16 area, marking a significant shift in the local crime landscape.

1 month ago

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NEWS CRIME
Local man jailed for food theft

A man from Newtown has been sentenced to 14 weeks in jail for stealing food from establishments in the town.

1 month ago

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NEWS CRIME
Two arrested under youth dispersal order

Two arrests were made under the recently imposed youth dispersal order which was imposed earlier this month.

1 month ago

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NEWS CRIME
Newtown woman loses licence over drug driving

A 22 year old from Newtown has been handed a driving ban of one year after being caught drug driving in Newtown.

1 month ago

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NEWS CRIME
Man denies walking XL Bully without muzzle

A Newtown resident has pleaded not guilty to charges of walking his XL Bully dog without a muzzle in town green spaces.

1 month ago

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NEWS CRIME
Trial for local man over blood sample dispute

A Newtown man is set to go on trial after pleading not guilty to a charge of failing to provide a blood sample to police.

1 month ago

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NEWS CRIME
Local man left car in middle of road

A man from Newtown has pledged to 'transform his lifestyle' following a recent drink driving incident that led to his ban from driving.

1 month ago

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NEWS CRIME NEWTOWN EAST
Youth dispersal order issued by police

In response to a recent uptick in anti-social behavior, Dyfed Powys Police have announced that officers in Newtown have been given additional powers to address such conduct effectively.

1 month ago

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NEWS CRIME
New policing strategy focuses on community engagement and crime prevention

A new policing strategy in Dyfed-Powys is set to prioritize community engagement and early intervention in an effort to restore faith in the police and address crime at its roots.

1 month ago

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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 month ago

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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.

2 months ago

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NEWS CRIME
Police advice following rural burglaries and thefts in Powys

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

2 months ago

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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.

3 months ago

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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. 

3 months ago

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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.  

3 months ago

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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.

4 months ago

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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.

4 months ago

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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.

4 months ago

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NEWS POLITICS CRIME
Dafydd Llywelyn re-elected as Police Commissioner

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

6 months ago

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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.

7 months ago

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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.

7 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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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.

8 months ago

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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.

9 months ago

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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?

9 months ago

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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.

9 months ago

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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.

9 months ago

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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.

10 months ago

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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.

10 months ago

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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.

10 months ago

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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.

11 months ago

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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.

11 months ago

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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.

11 months ago

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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.

11 months ago

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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.

11 months ago

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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.

1 year ago

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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.

1 year ago

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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.

1 year ago

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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.

1 year ago

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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