Crickhowell vs Machynlleth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Crickhowell Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Machynlleth Dyfed-Powys Police

      Crickhowell vs Machynlleth Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Crickhowell
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      0% 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 Crickhowell
      B Machynlleth
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      104
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      102
      138
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↑10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crickhowell
      B Machynlleth
      Violent Crime
      52 ↓4%
      78 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4 ↓20%
      15 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      6 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      2 ↓78%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑80%
      14 ↑17%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      19 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓67%
      3 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      1
      Other Crime
      6 ↑500%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crickhowell is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 69/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crickhowell safer than Machynlleth?

      Crickhowell has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 104 crimes in the last 12 months. Machynlleth has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Crickhowell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crickhowell vs Machynlleth?

      Crickhowell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — 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 Crickhowell and Machynlleth?

      In Crickhowell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (52 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 Crickhowell and Machynlleth?

      Crickhowell recorded 4 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 Crickhowell vs Machynlleth?

      Violent crime in Crickhowell totalled 52 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 Crickhowell and Machynlleth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crickhowell recorded 102 crimes (now 104, a change of +2%). Machynlleth recorded 138 crimes previously (now 152, +10.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crickhowell 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. Crickhowell 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 Crickhowell and Machynlleth?

      Crickhowell 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 Crickhowell 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 Crickhowell or Machynlleth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crickhowell 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.