Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA45 · Ceredigion
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
New Quay has less crime — 5 vs 12 incidents in February 2026.
Llanidloes recorded notably higher crime than New Quay in February 2026 — 12 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanidloes sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Drugs (1), while New Quay has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, New Quay recorded fewer crimes than Llanidloes — 5 vs 12 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. New Quay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llanidloes saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while New Quay had more Other theft. Overall, New Quay recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 12).