Crime Rate in Machynlleth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Machynlleth

The total recorded crimes in Machynlleth, Powys, UK in January 2026 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Machynlleth crime rate of 27.51 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Machynlleth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newtown Road with total crimes: 2
  • Forge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Maes-Y-Garth 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 January 2026 the Machynlleth has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 27.51 ranking 18th out of 58 in the Powys, UK

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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Machynlleth)CrimesRank (Machynlleth)CrimesRank (Machynlleth)
Tawe Uchaf54 3558 21,146 1
Newtown Central and South74 1700 1919 2
Llandrindod South58 2473 3786 3
Newtown East45 4461 4706 4
Brecon East42 5425 5501 5
Welshpool Gungrog24 10284 6343 6
Llanidloes42 6219 9273 11
Welshpool Castle22 11240 7341 7
Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais39 7223 8284 10
Brecon West34 8212 10323 8
Llandrindod North30 9180 12289 9
Ynyscedwyn8 29193 11161 17
Llansantffraid9 2792 25212 12
Builth18 12156 14192 13
Knighton with Beguildy11 23162 13183 15
Presteigne16 13131 16150 20
Bronllys and Felin-fach16 14111 20113 27
Llanfair Caereinion and Llanerfyl7 35148 15141 22
Glasbury15 1593 24156 19
Welshpool Llanerchyddol13 20114 19168 16
Llandinam with Dolfor15 16117 1796 32
Ithon Valley14 1788 26119 25
Rhayader10 26110 21157 18
Talybont-on-Usk13 19101 2296 30
Caersws11 2268 33146 21
Cwm-twrch11 21100 23138 23
Newtown West6 4348 48123 24
Maescar and Llywel11 2488 2771 43
Forden and Montgomery10 2560 3882 37
Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge6 3876 30114 26
Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower8 3058 41100 28
Newtown North4 4784 2896 31
Guilsfield9 2849 4746 52
Llanfyllin6 3973 3196 29
Llangattock and Llangynidr3 5179 2990 34
Dolforwyn8 3131 5675 41
Talgarth5 4571 3274 42
Llandysilio8 3250 4635 54
Llanwrtyd Wells8 3366 3494 33
Kerry7 3460 3763 47
Llangyniew and Meifod6 4256 4289 35
Hay3 4966 3576 39
Rhiwcynon2 5245 5087 36
Gwernyfed6 4062 3669 45
Trelystan and Trewern7 3635 5352 51
Churchstoke6 3759 3962 48
Banwy, Llanfihangel and Llanwddyn1 5541 5279 38
Old Radnor2 5453 4375 40
Llanyre with Nantmel6 4459 4069 44
Llanelwedd6 4147 4956 50
Llangors with Bwlch3 4853 4465 46
Llandrinio4 4651 4546 53
Glantwymyn3 5042 5162 49
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant and Llansilin2 5333 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

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 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 January 2026

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

1. Newtown Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
2. Forge Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maes-Y-Garth (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bryn-Y-Gog (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Pendre Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lledfair Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heol Powys (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Llynlloedd Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Garsiwn (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Vane Hall Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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