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Is Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn Safe?

Crime statistics for Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 238 crimes
64 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

238 Crimes (last 12 months)
16.7% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓0% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 238 total crimes recorded in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn

Violent Crime
103 43.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
46 19.3%
Shoplifting
27 11.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
14 5.9%
Other Theft
11 4.6%
Public Order
11 4.6%
Drugs
9 3.8%
Burglary
5 2.1%
Other Crime
5 2.1%
Possession of Weapons
2 0.8%
Robbery
2 0.8%
Theft from Person
1 0.4%
Vehicle Crime
1 0.4%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn safe?

Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn has a CrimeRadar safety score of 64/100, rated Average. A total of 238 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 0% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn in the last 12 months?

238 crimes were recorded in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 0% compared to the previous 12-month period (238 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 103 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn?

The most common crime in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn is Violent Crime, with 103 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 43.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 0% — from 238 crimes in the previous 12 months to 238 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn?

Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn has a safety score of 64 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn compare to the Dyfed-Powys Police average?

Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn has a safety score of 64/100, while the Dyfed-Powys Police force area average is 65/100. Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn?

16.7% of crimes recorded in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Dyfed-Powys Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn?

103 violent crimes were recorded in Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn in the last 12 months — representing 43.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 46 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn last updated?

The crime data for Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn with other areas?

You can compare Ystradgynlais Ynyscedwyn with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.