Forden vs Machynlleth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Forden 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 Forden safer than Machynlleth?
Forden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 40 crimes in the last 12 months. Machynlleth has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 157 crimes. Forden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Forden vs Machynlleth?
Forden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Machynlleth shows +2.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Forden and Machynlleth?
In Forden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (22 incidents). In Machynlleth, it is Violent Crime (72 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Forden and Machynlleth?
Forden recorded 3 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Machynlleth recorded 16. 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 Forden vs Machynlleth?
Violent crime in Forden totalled 22 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Machynlleth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Forden and Machynlleth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Forden recorded 49 crimes (now 40, a change of -18.4%). Machynlleth recorded 153 crimes previously (now 157, +2.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Forden 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. Forden has a resolution rate of 50% and Machynlleth has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Forden and Machynlleth?
Forden 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 Forden 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 Forden or Machynlleth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Forden and Machynlleth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.