Machynlleth vs Rhayader
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Machynlleth vs Rhayader 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 Machynlleth safer than Rhayader?
Machynlleth has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 152 crimes in the last 12 months. Rhayader has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 164 crimes. Machynlleth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Machynlleth vs Rhayader?
Machynlleth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rhayader shows +3.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Machynlleth and Rhayader?
In Machynlleth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 incidents). In Rhayader, it is Violent Crime (77 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Machynlleth and Rhayader?
Machynlleth recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rhayader recorded 26. 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 Rhayader?
Violent crime in Machynlleth totalled 78 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 77 in Rhayader. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Machynlleth and Rhayader 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%). Rhayader recorded 158 crimes previously (now 164, +3.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Machynlleth and Rhayader?
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 Rhayader has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Machynlleth and Rhayader?
Machynlleth falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Rhayader 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 Rhayader?
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 Rhayader on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Machynlleth and Rhayader. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.