Hay vs Presteigne
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hay vs Presteigne Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hay safer than Presteigne?
Hay has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Presteigne has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 145 crimes. Hay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hay vs Presteigne?
Hay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Presteigne shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hay and Presteigne?
In Hay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Presteigne, it is Violent Crime (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hay and Presteigne?
Hay recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Presteigne recorded 19. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Hay vs Presteigne?
Violent crime in Hay totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 64 in Presteigne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hay and Presteigne in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hay recorded 92 crimes (now 83, a change of -9.8%). Presteigne recorded 148 crimes previously (now 145, -2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hay and Presteigne?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hay has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Presteigne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hay and Presteigne?
Hay falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Presteigne is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Hay and Presteigne?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Hay or Presteigne on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hay and Presteigne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.