Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SA42 · Pembrokeshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 1 vs 12 incidents in February 2026.
Llanidloes recorded substantially more crime than Newport in February 2026 — 12 incidents compared to 1, a 12.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Llanidloes — 1 vs 12 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Llanidloes recorded 6 incidents of this type vs 1 in Newport. Total crime levels were broadly similar.