Crickhowell crime figures: 12 offences reported in September, down 14% on August

Crickhowell recorded 12 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 14% on August (14), according to the latest street-level figures published by Dyfed-Powys Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 4 reports, or 33% of the total, followed by burglary (3) and criminal damage and arson (3).

Neighbourhood officers currently list residents have raised concerns with speeding in the area and residents have raised concerns with drug use in the area as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	4	7	−3
Burglary	3	1	+2
Criminal damage and arson	3	4	−1
Other theft	1	0	new
Public order	1	0	new
Shoplifting	0	1	−1
Anti-social behaviour	0	1	−1
Total	12	14	−2

Where it was reported

1. On or near Mynydd Gerdd: 3
2. On or near Parking Area: 2
3. On or near Dan Y Gollen: 1
4. On or near St Peter's Close: 1
5. On or near Shopping Area: 1
6. On or near Martell Way: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 7
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 1

Figures are from Dyfed-Powys Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.