Crime Rate in Machynlleth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Machynlleth

The total recorded crimes in Machynlleth, Powys, UK in February 2026 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Machynlleth crime rate of 16.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Machynlleth, encompassing approximately 472 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Machynlleth Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Newtown Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pendre Road with total crimes: 1
  • Cae Crwn with total crimes: 1

How safe is Machynlleth?

To understand the safety of Machynlleth, we need to analyze Machynlleth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Powys:

    • In 2024, Machynlleth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Powys average, with 117 crimes compared to 128.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Machynlleth witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

    • In 2023, Machynlleth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Powys average, with 188 crimes compared to 178. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Machynlleth witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 58 other areas in the Powys.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Powys, Machynlleth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Machynlleth Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Machynlleth crimes were 117. The crime rate of Machynlleth in 2024 was 247.62 (year) or 20.63 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Powys.

In 2023, the total crimes in Machynlleth were around 188 crimes with yearly crime rate of 397.88 (year) or 33.16 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Powys.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Machynlleth)CrimesRank (Machynlleth)CrimesRank (Machynlleth)
Tawe UchafNA NA558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and SouthNA NA700 1919 2
Llandrindod SouthNA NA473 3786 3
Newtown EastNA NA461 4706 4
Brecon EastNA NA425 5501 5
Welshpool GungrogNA NA284 6343 6
Welshpool CastleNA NA240 7341 7
Brecon WestNA NA212 10323 8
Aber-craf and YstradgynlaisNA NA223 8284 10
Llandrindod NorthNA NA180 12289 9
LlanidloesNA NA219 9273 11
YnyscedwynNA NA193 11161 17
LlansantffraidNA NA92 25212 12
BuilthNA NA156 14192 13
Knighton with BeguildyNA NA162 13183 15
Llanfair Caereinion and LlanerfylNA NA148 15141 22
Welshpool LlanerchyddolNA NA114 19168 16
PresteigneNA NA131 16150 20
Llandinam with DolforNA NA117 1796 32
RhayaderNA NA110 21157 18
GlasburyNA NA93 24156 19
Bronllys and Felin-fachNA NA111 20113 27
CaerswsNA NA68 33146 21
Talybont-on-UskNA NA101 2296 30
Cwm-twrchNA NA100 23138 23
Newtown WestNA NA48 48123 24
Ithon ValleyNA NA88 26119 25
Disserth and Trecoed with NewbridgeNA NA76 30114 26
Maescar and LlywelNA NA88 2771 43
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and TretowerNA NA58 41100 28
Newtown NorthNA NA84 2896 31
LlanfyllinNA NA73 3196 29
Llangattock and LlangynidrNA NA79 2990 34
TalgarthNA NA71 3274 42
Llanwrtyd WellsNA NA66 3494 33
Llangyniew and MeifodNA NA56 4289 35
HayNA NA66 3576 39
RhiwcynonNA NA45 5087 36
GwernyfedNA NA62 3669 45
Forden and MontgomeryNA NA60 3882 37
KerryNA NA60 3763 47
Banwy, Llanfihangel and LlanwddynNA NA41 5279 38
ChurchstokeNA NA59 3962 48
Old RadnorNA NA53 4375 40
Llanyre with NantmelNA NA59 4069 44
DolforwynNA NA31 5675 41
Llangors with BwlchNA NA53 4465 46
LlandrinioNA NA51 4546 53
LlandysilioNA NA50 4635 54
GuilsfieldNA NA49 4746 52
GlantwymynNA NA42 5162 49
LlanelweddNA NA47 4956 50
Trelystan and TrewernNA NA35 5352 51
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and LlansilinNA NA33 5428 56
Llangunllo with NortonNA NA32 5530 55
Berriew and Castle CaereinionNA NA29 5725 57
Llanafanfawr with GarthNA NA23 5820 58
Yscir with Honddu Isaf and LlanddewNA NA23 5917 59

Machynlleth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20251
November 20258
October 20258
September 20252
August 202510
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 202518
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20252
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20258
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Machynlleth in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Machynlleth postcode area is presented below.

1. Newtown Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pendre Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cae Crwn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Plas Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Garsiwn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heol Pen'Rallt (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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