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Crime in Presteigne

Presteigne had 38 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 57.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 34 Powys areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% below the middle Powys area. Crime was up 81% on the three months before.

LD8, Powys · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Presteigne

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57.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 34Powys rank1st is the highest rate
+81%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common16 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 5 Apr 8 May 12 Jun 22 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Presteigne. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1642%
anti-social behaviour718%
burglary411%
criminal damage38%
public order25%
shoplifting25%
vehicle crime13%
weapons13%

Presteigne against Powys

TypePresteigne per 1,000Middle Powys areaChange
Violence24.233.3▲ 45%
Burglary61.4–
Vehicle crime1.51.4–
Anti-social behaviour10.67.1–
Theft and robbery03.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Presteigne57.4▲ 81%
Knighton55▼ 22%
Kington34.8▼ 28%
See every Powys area ranked on the crime in Powys page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Presteigne a safe area?

Presteigne had about 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 34 Powys areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Presteigne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (16), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and burglary (4).