Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY16 · Powys
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llanidloes has less crime — 12 vs 73 incidents in April 2026.
Llanllwchaiarn recorded substantially more crime than Llanidloes in April 2026 — 73 incidents compared to 12, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanidloes sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Llanllwchaiarn has more Shoplifting (10) and Public order (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llanidloes recorded fewer crimes than Llanllwchaiarn — 12 vs 73 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Llanidloes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llanidloes saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Llanllwchaiarn had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Llanidloes recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 73).