Llanfair Caereinion vs Machynlleth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    87/100
    Llanfair Caereinion Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Machynlleth Dyfed-Powys Police

      Llanfair Caereinion vs Machynlleth Results

      A
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Llanfair Caereinion
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      29 crimes / 12m
      ↓60.8% 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 Llanfair Caereinion
      B Machynlleth
      Safety Score
      87/100 Very Safe
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      29
      152
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      74
      138
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓60.8%
      ↑10.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Llanfair Caereinion
      B Machynlleth
      Violent Crime
      15 ↓48%
      78 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1 ↑0%
      15 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑67%
      6 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓92%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓60%
      14 ↑17%
      Drugs
      0
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      3 ↓40%
      19 ↑19%
      Shoplifting
      1
      3 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Llanfair Caereinion is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 69/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Llanfair Caereinion safer than Machynlleth?

      Llanfair Caereinion has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 29 crimes in the last 12 months. Machynlleth has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 152 crimes. Llanfair Caereinion scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Llanfair Caereinion vs Machynlleth?

      Llanfair Caereinion shows a year-on-year crime trend of -60.8% — 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 Llanfair Caereinion and Machynlleth?

      In Llanfair Caereinion, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (15 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 Llanfair Caereinion and Machynlleth?

      Llanfair Caereinion 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 Llanfair Caereinion vs Machynlleth?

      Violent crime in Llanfair Caereinion totalled 15 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 Llanfair Caereinion and Machynlleth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Llanfair Caereinion recorded 74 crimes (now 29, a change of -60.8%). Machynlleth recorded 138 crimes previously (now 152, +10.1%).

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

      Llanfair Caereinion 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 Llanfair Caereinion 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 Llanfair Caereinion or Machynlleth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Llanfair Caereinion 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.