Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA45 · Ceredigion
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA9 · Powys
64
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
New Quay has less crime — 4 vs 64 incidents in April 2026.
Ystradgynlais recorded substantially more crime than New Quay in April 2026 — 64 incidents compared to 4, a 16.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: New Quay sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Other theft (1), while Ystradgynlais has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, New Quay recorded fewer crimes than Ystradgynlais — 4 vs 64 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. New Quay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, New Quay saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Ystradgynlais had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, New Quay recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 64).