Machynlleth vs Pembroke - St. Mary South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Machynlleth Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Pembroke - St. Mary South Dyfed-Powys Police

      Machynlleth vs Pembroke - St. Mary South Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Machynlleth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      152 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Pembroke - St. Mary South
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      378 crimes / 12m
      ↑59.5% trend
      15.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Machynlleth
      B Pembroke - St. Mary South
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      152
      378
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      138
      237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.1%
      ↑59.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      15.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Machynlleth
      B Pembroke - St. Mary South
      Violent Crime
      78 ↑18%
      173 ↑82%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓12%
      41 ↑128%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑0%
      18 ↑350%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓40%
      3 ↓50%
      Burglary
      6 ↑100%
      12 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑17%
      45 ↑67%
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      10 ↓17%
      Public Order
      19 ↑19%
      26 ↑53%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓50%
      35 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Machynlleth is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 43/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Machynlleth safer than Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      Machynlleth has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 152 crimes in the last 12 months. Pembroke - St. Mary South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 378 crimes. Machynlleth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Machynlleth vs Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      Machynlleth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pembroke - St. Mary South shows +59.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Machynlleth and Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      In Machynlleth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 incidents). In Pembroke - St. Mary South, it is Violent Crime (173 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Machynlleth and Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      Machynlleth recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pembroke - St. Mary South recorded 41. 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 Machynlleth vs Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      Violent crime in Machynlleth totalled 78 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 173 in Pembroke - St. Mary South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Machynlleth and Pembroke - St. Mary South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Machynlleth recorded 138 crimes (now 152, a change of +10.1%). Pembroke - St. Mary South recorded 237 crimes previously (now 378, +59.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Machynlleth and Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      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. Machynlleth has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Pembroke - St. Mary South has 15.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Machynlleth and Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      Machynlleth falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Pembroke - St. Mary South 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 Machynlleth and Pembroke - St. Mary South?

      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 Machynlleth or Pembroke - St. Mary South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Machynlleth and Pembroke - St. Mary South. 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.