Ystradgynlais Crime Overview
Ystradgynlais is the safest small town in Powys, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Powys's 111 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ystradgynlais in 2020 was 71 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Powys's overall crime rate, coming in 30% higher than the Powys rate of 50 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Ystradgynlais is the 190th most dangerous small town, and the 1,374th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Ystradgynlais had the worst crime rate in Powys for burglary, with 12 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2020 was also a bad month for Ystradgynlais residents, when it was Powys's most dangerous area for criminal damage and arson, recording 12 crimes at a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents. Ystradgynlais recorded 3 reports of other crime during May 2020, making its crime rate of 0.37 the worst for other crime in Powys that month.
The most common crimes in Ystradgynlais are violence and sexual offences, with 288 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 35. This is 19% higher than 2019's figure of 232 offences and a difference of 6.87 from 2019's crime rate of 28. Ystradgynlais's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Ystradgynlais to other towns and cities
See how Ystradgynlais shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Ystradgynlais and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Ystradgynlais Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Ystradgynlais This Year
| Ystradgynlais | Powys | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 242 | 29.65 | 3,163 | 23.88 | 19% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.12 | 35 | 0.26 | 117% safer |
| Burglary | 37 | 4.53 | 331 | 2.50 | 45% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 79 | 9.68 | 753 | 5.68 | 41% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 46 | 5.64 | 506 | 3.82 | 32% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 16 | 1.96 | 185 | 1.40 | 29% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 36 | 4.41 | 515 | 3.89 | 12% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 6 | 0.74 | 81 | 0.61 | 18% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 47 | 5.76 | 680 | 5.13 | 11% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.12 | 13 | 0.10 | 17% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.10 | 218 | 1.65 | 50% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.12 | 10 | 0.08 | 33% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 11 | 1.35 | 137 | 1.03 | 24% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 288 | 35.29 | 3,147 | 23.75 | 33% more dangerous |
Crime in Ystradgynlais Compared To Powys
Ystradgynlais Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ystradgynlais | 578 | 70.82 | - |
| Brecon | 756 | 90.00 | 21% more dangerous |
| Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn | 1,086 | 96.77 | 27% more dangerous |
Ystradgynlais Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 34 | 25 | 23 | 30 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.49 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 4.5 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 2.8 | 6 | 3.7 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 9 | 5 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.12 | 0.61 | 0.49 | 0.74 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.12 | 0.12 | - | 0.12 | No change |
| Shoplifting | 0.86 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.37 | - | - | 0.12 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.7 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 21 | 21 | 28 | 35 | Getting worse |
Changes In Ystradgynlais's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Ystradgynlais to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 4.6% safer |
| Ystradgynlais | 70.82 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 9% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 15% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 17% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 18% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 27% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 31% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 34% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 47% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 48% more dangerous |
Crime in Ystradgynlais During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Ystradgynlais change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Ystradgynlais saw a 1,100% increase in burglary. Ystradgynlais saw a large fall in other crime during December, when it fell by 86% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -76% | +114% | +192% | +50% | +121% | +109% | +100% | -25% | +433% | -17% |
| Burglary | +100% | -80% | +33% | +100% | +200% | +50% | - | - | -50% | +1,100% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +500% | -44% | -75% | -50% | +75% | +300% | -50% | +125% | -38% | +71% |
| Drugs | -50% | -25% | +300% | +200% | +200% | - | -50% | - | +350% | -25% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | -86% |
| Other Theft | +67% | - | -75% | +50% | -50% | +25% | +33% | -75% | - | +50% |
| Public Order | +33% | +100% | - | +67% | +75% | +500% | +100% | +50% | - | -25% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | +200% | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -50% | -33% | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -62% | -11% | -29% | -21% | +146% | +95% | -7% | -6% | +100% | +22% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Ystradgynlais
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The most common crimes in Ystradgynlais are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Ystradgynlais?
Ystradgynlais's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021