Welshpool - Llanerchyddol crime figures: 22 offences reported in September, up 16% on August

Welshpool - Llanerchyddol recorded 22 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 16% on August (19), according to the latest street-level figures published by Dyfed-Powys Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 12 reports, or 55% of the total, followed by public order (4) and criminal damage and arson (3).

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	12	12	0
Public order	4	2	+2
Criminal damage and arson	3	1	+2
Anti-social behaviour	2	1	+1
Possession of weapons	1	1	0
Drugs	0	1	−1
Vehicle crime	0	1	−1
Total	22	19	+3

Where it was reported

1. On or near Brook Street: 4
2. On or near Croft Road: 4
3. On or near Glan Lleddan: 3
4. On or near Hospital: 2
5. On or near Burgess Close: 2
6. On or near Chapel Street: 2

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: 15
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 4
• Awaiting court outcome: 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.