Presteigne vs Ystradgynlais

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Presteigne Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Ystradgynlais Dyfed-Powys Police

      Presteigne vs Ystradgynlais Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Presteigne
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      145 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Ystradgynlais
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      248 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Presteigne
      B Ystradgynlais
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      145
      248
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      148
      252
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Presteigne
      B Ystradgynlais
      Violent Crime
      64 ↓7%
      136 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑19%
      17 ↓47%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓11%
      11 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      13 ↑86%
      7 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓14%
      35 ↑35%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      12 ↓56%
      Public Order
      14 ↑17%
      19 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      6 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      A Presteigne is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Presteigne safer than Ystradgynlais?

      Presteigne has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 145 crimes in the last 12 months. Ystradgynlais has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 248 crimes. Presteigne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Presteigne vs Ystradgynlais?

      Presteigne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ystradgynlais shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Presteigne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (64 incidents). In Ystradgynlais, it is Violent Crime (136 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Presteigne recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ystradgynlais recorded 17. 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 Ystradgynlais?

      Violent crime in Presteigne totalled 64 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 136 in Ystradgynlais. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Presteigne recorded 148 crimes (now 145, a change of -2%). Ystradgynlais recorded 252 crimes previously (now 248, -1.6%).

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

      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 Ystradgynlais has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Presteigne and Ystradgynlais?

      Presteigne falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Ystradgynlais 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 Ystradgynlais?

      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 Ystradgynlais on a crime map?

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