Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West vs Presteigne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Presteigne Dyfed-Powys Police

      Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West vs Presteigne Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      94 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.4% trend
      27.3% 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 Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West
      B Presteigne
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      94
      145
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      66
      148
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑42.4%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West
      B Presteigne
      Violent Crime
      49 ↑75%
      64 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4 ↓43%
      19 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓29%
      8 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      4 ↑0%
      13 ↑86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑33%
      19 ↓14%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      8 ↑33%
      14 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 70/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West safer than Presteigne?

      Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 94 crimes in the last 12 months. Presteigne has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 145 crimes. Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West vs Presteigne?

      Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +42.4% — 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 Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West and Presteigne?

      In Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (49 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 Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West and Presteigne?

      Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West recorded 4 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 Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West vs Presteigne?

      Violent crime in Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West totalled 49 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 Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West and Presteigne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West recorded 66 crimes (now 94, a change of +42.4%). Presteigne recorded 148 crimes previously (now 145, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West 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. Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Presteigne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West and Presteigne?

      Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West 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 Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West 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 Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West or Presteigne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newtown - Llanllwchaiarn West 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.