Presteigne vs Solva

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Presteigne Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Solva Dyfed-Powys Police

      Presteigne vs Solva Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Presteigne
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      145 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Solva
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      55 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Presteigne
      B Solva
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      145
      55
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      148
      70
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓21.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Presteigne
      B Solva
      Violent Crime
      64 ↓7%
      25 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑19%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓11%
      8 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      13 ↑86%
      3
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓14%
      8 ↑100%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      14 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Solva is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 70/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Presteigne safer than Solva?

      Presteigne has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 145 crimes in the last 12 months. Solva has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 55 crimes. Solva scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Presteigne vs Solva?

      Presteigne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Solva shows -21.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Presteigne and Solva?

      In Presteigne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (64 incidents). In Solva, it is Violent Crime (25 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Presteigne and Solva?

      Presteigne recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Solva recorded 2. 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 Presteigne vs Solva?

      Violent crime in Presteigne totalled 64 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 25 in Solva. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Presteigne and Solva in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Presteigne recorded 148 crimes (now 145, a change of -2%). Solva recorded 70 crimes previously (now 55, -21.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Presteigne and Solva?

      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. Presteigne has a resolution rate of 0% and Solva has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Presteigne and Solva?

      Presteigne falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Solva 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 Presteigne and Solva?

      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 Presteigne or Solva on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Presteigne and Solva. 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.