Machynlleth vs Saron
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Machynlleth vs Saron 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 Saron?
Machynlleth has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 152 crimes in the last 12 months. Saron has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 227 crimes. Machynlleth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Machynlleth vs Saron?
Machynlleth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Saron shows +14.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Machynlleth and Saron?
In Machynlleth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 incidents). In Saron, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Machynlleth and Saron?
Machynlleth recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saron recorded 22. 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 Saron?
Violent crime in Machynlleth totalled 78 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in Saron. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Machynlleth and Saron 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%). Saron recorded 199 crimes previously (now 227, +14.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Machynlleth and Saron?
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 Saron has 5.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Machynlleth and Saron?
Machynlleth falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Saron 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 Saron?
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 Saron on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Machynlleth and Saron. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.