Carmarthen Town South vs Machynlleth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Carmarthen Town South Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Machynlleth Dyfed-Powys Police

      Carmarthen Town South vs Machynlleth Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Carmarthen Town South
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      1,098 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      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 Carmarthen Town South
      B Machynlleth
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,098
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,136
      138
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↑10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carmarthen Town South
      B Machynlleth
      Violent Crime
      458 ↓7%
      78 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↓6%
      15 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      58 ↑12%
      6 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑144%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      28 ↓13%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↑8%
      14 ↑17%
      Drugs
      57 ↑8%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      80 ↓30%
      19 ↑19%
      Robbery
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      143 ↑9%
      3 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓27%
      1
      Other Crime
      27 ↓7%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Machynlleth is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carmarthen Town South safer than Machynlleth?

      Carmarthen Town South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,098 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 Carmarthen Town South vs Machynlleth?

      Carmarthen Town South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — 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 Carmarthen Town South and Machynlleth?

      In Carmarthen Town South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (458 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 Carmarthen Town South and Machynlleth?

      Carmarthen Town South recorded 104 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 Carmarthen Town South vs Machynlleth?

      Violent crime in Carmarthen Town South totalled 458 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 Carmarthen Town South and Machynlleth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carmarthen Town South recorded 1,136 crimes (now 1,098, a change of -3.4%). Machynlleth recorded 138 crimes previously (now 152, +10.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carmarthen Town South 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. Carmarthen Town South has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Machynlleth has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carmarthen Town South and Machynlleth?

      Carmarthen Town South 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 Carmarthen Town South 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 Carmarthen Town South or Machynlleth on a crime map?

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

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