Aberdovey vs Machynlleth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Aberdovey North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Machynlleth Dyfed-Powys Police

      Aberdovey vs Machynlleth Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Aberdovey
      North Wales Police
      47 crimes / 12m
      ↓52% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Machynlleth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      157 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberdovey
      B Machynlleth
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      47
      157
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      98
      153
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓52%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberdovey
      B Machynlleth
      Violent Crime
      23 ↓39%
      72 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓64%
      16 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓50%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      1
      7 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓64%
      18 ↑29%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      3 ↓40%
      18 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      0
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      0
      6 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aberdovey is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 71/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberdovey safer than Machynlleth?

      Aberdovey has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 47 crimes in the last 12 months. Machynlleth has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 157 crimes. Aberdovey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberdovey vs Machynlleth?

      Aberdovey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -52% — 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 Aberdovey and Machynlleth?

      In Aberdovey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (23 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 Aberdovey and Machynlleth?

      Aberdovey recorded 12 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 Aberdovey vs Machynlleth?

      Violent crime in Aberdovey totalled 23 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 Aberdovey and Machynlleth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberdovey recorded 98 crimes (now 47, a change of -52%). Machynlleth recorded 153 crimes previously (now 157, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberdovey 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. Aberdovey has a resolution rate of 0% and Machynlleth has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberdovey and Machynlleth?

      Aberdovey falls within the North Wales 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 Aberdovey 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 Aberdovey or Machynlleth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberdovey 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.