Presteigne vs Ystwyth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Presteigne Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Ystwyth Dyfed-Powys Police

      Presteigne vs Ystwyth Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Presteigne
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      145 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Ystwyth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      29 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Presteigne
      B Ystwyth
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      145
      29
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      148
      40
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓27.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Presteigne
      B Ystwyth
      Violent Crime
      64 ↓7%
      13 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑19%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓11%
      6 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      13 ↑86%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓14%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      2
      Public Order
      14 ↑17%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ystwyth is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 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 Ystwyth?

      Presteigne has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 145 crimes in the last 12 months. Ystwyth has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 29 crimes. Ystwyth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Presteigne vs Ystwyth?

      Presteigne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ystwyth shows -27.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Presteigne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (64 incidents). In Ystwyth, it is Violent Crime (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

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

      Violent crime in Presteigne totalled 64 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Ystwyth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Presteigne recorded 148 crimes (now 145, a change of -2%). Ystwyth recorded 40 crimes previously (now 29, -27.5%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Presteigne and Ystwyth?

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

      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 Ystwyth on a crime map?

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