Johnston vs Presteigne

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Johnston Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Presteigne Dyfed-Powys Police

      Johnston vs Presteigne Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Johnston
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      232 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Presteigne
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      145 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Johnston
      B Presteigne
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      232
      145
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      218
      148
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.4%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Johnston
      B Presteigne
      Violent Crime
      126 ↑18%
      64 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑16%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑25%
      8 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      8 ↓27%
      13 ↑86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓48%
      19 ↓14%
      Drugs
      21 ↑425%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      18 ↓10%
      14 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓90%
      3 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓33%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Presteigne is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Johnston safer than Presteigne?

      Johnston has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Presteigne has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 145 crimes. Presteigne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Johnston vs Presteigne?

      Johnston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Johnston and Presteigne?

      In Johnston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (126 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 Johnston and Presteigne?

      Johnston recorded 22 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 Johnston vs Presteigne?

      Violent crime in Johnston totalled 126 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 Johnston and Presteigne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Johnston recorded 218 crimes (now 232, a change of +6.4%). Presteigne recorded 148 crimes previously (now 145, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Johnston 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. Johnston has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Presteigne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Johnston and Presteigne?

      Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston or Presteigne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Johnston and Presteigne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.