Banwy vs Machynlleth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Banwy vs Machynlleth Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banwy safer than Machynlleth?
Banwy has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 31 crimes in the last 12 months. Machynlleth has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Banwy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Banwy vs Machynlleth?
Banwy shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Machynlleth shows +10.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Banwy and Machynlleth?
In Banwy, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (16 incidents). In Machynlleth, it is Violent Crime (78 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Banwy and Machynlleth?
Banwy recorded 1 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Machynlleth recorded 15. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Banwy vs Machynlleth?
Violent crime in Banwy totalled 16 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 78 in Machynlleth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Banwy and Machynlleth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Banwy recorded 44 crimes (now 31, a change of -29.6%). Machynlleth recorded 138 crimes previously (now 152, +10.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Banwy and Machynlleth?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Banwy has a resolution rate of 0% and Machynlleth has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Banwy and Machynlleth?
Banwy falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Machynlleth is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Banwy and Machynlleth?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Banwy or Machynlleth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Banwy and Machynlleth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.