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Crime in Ystradgynlais

Ystradgynlais had 212 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 34 Powys areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 57% above the middle Powys area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

SA9, Powys · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ystradgynlais

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103.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 34Powys rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common98 in 3 months

Month by month

80 Mar 78 Apr 84 May 80 Jun 69 Jul 63 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9846%
anti-social behaviour3215%
criminal damage2713%
public order2311%
theft94%
drugs52%
shoplifting42%
burglary42%

Ystradgynlais against Powys

TypeYstradgynlais per 1,000Middle Powys areaChange
Violence4833.3▼ 8%
Burglary21.4–
Vehicle crime11.4–
Anti-social behaviour15.77.1▼ 18%
Theft and robbery5.93.50%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pen Rhos117.1▼ 23%
Ystradgynlais103.7▼ 12%
Lower Cwm-Twrch100.9▼ 11%
Ystalyfera84.4▼ 5%
Gurnos68.1▼ 3%
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 Ystradgynlais a safe area?

Ystradgynlais had about 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 34 Powys areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ystradgynlais?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (98), followed by anti-social behaviour (32) and criminal damage (27).