Builth vs Machynlleth

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Builth Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Machynlleth Dyfed-Powys Police

      Builth vs Machynlleth Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Builth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      205 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Machynlleth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Builth
      B Machynlleth
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      205
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      190
      138
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.9%
      ↑10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Builth
      B Machynlleth
      Violent Crime
      95 ↑3%
      78 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓13%
      15 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑43%
      6 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      10 ↑67%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑50%
      14 ↑17%
      Drugs
      8 ↓11%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      15 ↑7%
      19 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↓8%
      3 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Other Crime
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Builth safer than Machynlleth?

      Builth has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 205 crimes in the last 12 months. Machynlleth has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Machynlleth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Builth vs Machynlleth?

      Builth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Builth and Machynlleth?

      In Builth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 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 Builth and Machynlleth?

      Builth recorded 21 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 Builth vs Machynlleth?

      Violent crime in Builth totalled 95 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 Builth and Machynlleth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Builth recorded 190 crimes (now 205, a change of +7.9%). Machynlleth recorded 138 crimes previously (now 152, +10.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Builth 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. Builth has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Machynlleth has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Builth and Machynlleth?

      Builth 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 Builth 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 Builth or Machynlleth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Builth and Machynlleth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.