Dyfed-Powys Police
Wales · Territorial force · 1,250 officers
Key Statistics
Officers
1,250
Staff
600
Area (sq miles)
4,188
Population served
520,000
About Dyfed-Powys Police
The largest geographical force area in England and Wales covering mid and west Wales. Very rural with the lowest crime rate, ideal for officers seeking community-focused policing and countryside living.
Dyfed-Powys Police operates across a vast and predominantly rural area in Wales, encompassing counties such as Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, and Powys. This unique geographic focus offers officers the chance to engage deeply with local communities, emphasizing community-oriented policing in tranquil and picturesque landscapes. The force's jurisdiction also includes significant transport corridors and historic sites, which can present varied policing challenges. Their operational landscape is distinct due to its rural nature, requiring tailored responses to crime and public safety.
Dyfed-Powys Police features several notable specialist units that enhance its operational capacity, including the Dog Unit, Cyber Crime Team, and Roads Policing Unit. Each of these teams plays a critical role in tackling specific challenges within the community, ensuring public safety across diverse environments from rural roads to urban areas. The force also collaborates closely with partner agencies and local councils to address strategic priorities effectively.
Currently, the force focuses on improving community engagement, enhancing road safety, combatting rural crime, and fostering resilience to domestic violence. These priorities not only align with community needs but also support the overall goal of maintaining low crime rates in its jurisdiction, making Dyfed-Powys a compelling option for officers looking to make a positive difference in a vibrant and scenic environment.
Current priorities
- Community engagement
- Road safety improvement
- Rural crime reduction
- Resilience to domestic violence
Notable specialisms
Source: About Dyfed-Powys Police. Summary fetched 2026-07-05.
Public-data snapshot
Workforce
Officers
1,250
Staff
600
Total headcount
1,850
Source: Home Office Police Workforce Statistics as of 31 March 2025 · OGL v3
HMICFRS PEEL rating
requires improvement
Inspection cycle: 2023-2025
Source: HMICFRS PEEL assessments · Open Government Licence v3.0
In recent oversight reports
Dyfed-Powys Police is named in 1 recent IOPC investigation outcome or HMICFRS thematic report.
Policing inspection programme and framework 2020/21
2021-03-25 · HMICFRS
From data.police.uk
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Stop and search
Latest available month: 2026-08. 0 recorded stop-and-search records that month. Officer-defined ethnicity was recorded on 0% of records.
No stop-and-search records were published for Dyfed-Powys Police for 2026-08.
Source: data.police.uk · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recorded crime by category
3,883 crimes recorded by Dyfed-Powys Police in 2026-08 (latest published month), by category. Counted from the published street-level archive; England, Wales & Northern Ireland only.
| Crime type (2026-08) | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,812 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 412 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 385 |
| Public order | 338 |
| Other theft | 217 |
| Shoplifting | 175 |
| Burglary | 168 |
| Drugs | 134 |
| Other crime | 90 |
| Vehicle crime | 74 |
| Possession of weapons | 38 |
| Theft from the person | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 13 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Total | 3,883 |
Source: data.police.uk street-level archive · Open Government Licence v3.0
Deaths during or following police contact
IOPC-recorded fatalities involving Dyfed-Powys Police over 2004/05 to 2024/25 (2024/25 in brackets). These use the IOPC’s five categories, which have different definitions and are not additive. Figures count incidents the IOPC attributed to Dyfed-Powys Police; see the national page for how multi-force incidents are handled.
Recruitment
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