Crime Rate in Presteigne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Presteigne

The total recorded crimes in Presteigne, Powys, UK in February 2026 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Presteigne crime rate of 20.74 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Presteigne, encompassing approximately 337 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Presteigne Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • School Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Oak View with total crimes: 1
  • B4356 with total crimes: 1

How safe is Presteigne?

To understand the safety of Presteigne, we need to analyze Presteigne crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Presteigne reported a higher crime volume than the Powys average, with 131 crimes compared to 128. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Presteigne witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Presteigne had fewer crimes than the Powys average, with 150 crimes compared to 178. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Presteigne witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Powys, Presteigne has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Presteigne Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Presteigne crimes were 131. The crime rate of Presteigne in 2024 was 388.15 (year) or 32.35 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Presteigne were around 150 crimes with yearly crime rate of 444.44 (year) or 37.04 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Presteigne)CrimesRank (Presteigne)CrimesRank (Presteigne)
Tawe UchafNA NA558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and SouthNA NA700 1919 2
Llandrindod SouthNA NA473 3786 3
Newtown EastNA NA461 4706 4
Brecon EastNA NA425 5501 5
Welshpool GungrogNA NA284 6343 6
Welshpool CastleNA NA240 7341 7
Brecon WestNA NA212 10323 8
Aber-craf and YstradgynlaisNA NA223 8284 10
Llandrindod NorthNA NA180 12289 9
LlanidloesNA NA219 9273 11
YnyscedwynNA NA193 11161 17
LlansantffraidNA NA92 25212 12
BuilthNA NA156 14192 13
Knighton with BeguildyNA NA162 13183 15
MachynllethNA NA117 18188 14
Llanfair Caereinion and LlanerfylNA NA148 15141 22
Welshpool LlanerchyddolNA NA114 19168 16
Llandinam with DolforNA NA117 1796 32
RhayaderNA NA110 21157 18
GlasburyNA NA93 24156 19
Bronllys and Felin-fachNA NA111 20113 27
CaerswsNA NA68 33146 21
Talybont-on-UskNA NA101 2296 30
Cwm-twrchNA NA100 23138 23
Newtown WestNA NA48 48123 24
Ithon ValleyNA NA88 26119 25
Disserth and Trecoed with NewbridgeNA NA76 30114 26
Maescar and LlywelNA NA88 2771 43
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and TretowerNA NA58 41100 28
Newtown NorthNA NA84 2896 31
LlanfyllinNA NA73 3196 29
Llangattock and LlangynidrNA NA79 2990 34
TalgarthNA NA71 3274 42
Llanwrtyd WellsNA NA66 3494 33
Llangyniew and MeifodNA NA56 4289 35
HayNA NA66 3576 39
RhiwcynonNA NA45 5087 36
GwernyfedNA NA62 3669 45
Forden and MontgomeryNA NA60 3882 37
KerryNA NA60 3763 47
Banwy, Llanfihangel and LlanwddynNA NA41 5279 38
ChurchstokeNA NA59 3962 48
Old RadnorNA NA53 4375 40
Llanyre with NantmelNA NA59 4069 44
DolforwynNA NA31 5675 41
Llangors with BwlchNA NA53 4465 46
LlandrinioNA NA51 4546 53
LlandysilioNA NA50 4635 54
GuilsfieldNA NA49 4746 52
GlantwymynNA NA42 5162 49
LlanelweddNA NA47 4956 50
Trelystan and TrewernNA NA35 5352 51
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and LlansilinNA NA33 5428 56
Llangunllo with NortonNA NA32 5530 55
Berriew and Castle CaereinionNA NA29 5725 57
Llanafanfawr with GarthNA NA23 5820 58
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and LlanddewNA NA23 5917 59

Presteigne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202610
December 20256
November 20257
October 20255
September 20257
August 202511
July 202511
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20252
July 20254
June 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20254
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Presteigne in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Presteigne postcode area is presented below.

1. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
2. Oak View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. B4356 (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
4. Clos Yr Eglwys (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Menevia Grove (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. B4362 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Caenbrook Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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