Kington and Weobley vs Presteigne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Kington and Weobley West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Presteigne Dyfed-Powys Police

      Kington and Weobley vs Presteigne Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Kington and Weobley
      West Mercia Police
      313 crimes / 12m
      ↓32% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Presteigne
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      132 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kington and Weobley
      B Presteigne
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      313
      132
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      460
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓32%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kington and Weobley
      B Presteigne
      Violent Crime
      140 ↓27%
      60 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓46%
      17 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓56%
      7 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓63%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      21 ↓28%
      12 ↑71%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑53%
      16 ↓24%
      Drugs
      1 ↓88%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      21 ↓25%
      12 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓81%
      3 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓67%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Presteigne is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 57/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kington and Weobley safer than Presteigne?

      Kington and Weobley has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 313 crimes in the last 12 months. Presteigne has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 132 crimes. Presteigne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kington and Weobley vs Presteigne?

      Kington and Weobley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -32% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Presteigne shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kington and Weobley and Presteigne?

      In Kington and Weobley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (140 incidents). In Presteigne, it is Violent Crime (60 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kington and Weobley and Presteigne?

      Kington and Weobley recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Presteigne 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 Kington and Weobley vs Presteigne?

      Violent crime in Kington and Weobley totalled 140 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 in Presteigne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kington and Weobley recorded 460 crimes (now 313, a change of -32%). Presteigne recorded 132 crimes previously (now 132, 0%).

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

      Which police force covers Kington and Weobley and Presteigne?

      Kington and Weobley falls within the West Mercia 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 Kington and Weobley 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 Kington and Weobley or Presteigne on a crime map?

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

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