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Crime in Machynlleth

Machynlleth had 63 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 116.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 34 Powys areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% above the middle Powys area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

SY20, Powys · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Machynlleth

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116.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 34Powys rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 15 Apr 27 May 21 Jun 28 Jul 14 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Machynlleth. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3657%
public order813%
anti-social behaviour58%
criminal damage46%
burglary46%
theft35%
other crime12%
drugs12%

Machynlleth against Powys

TypeMachynlleth per 1,000Middle Powys areaChange
Violence66.633.3▲ 50%
Burglary7.41.4–
Vehicle crime01.4–
Anti-social behaviour9.37.1–
Theft and robbery5.63.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Machynlleth116.6▲ 24%
Tal-y-bont27.9–
See every Powys area ranked on the crime in Powys page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Machynlleth a safe area?

Machynlleth had about 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 34 Powys areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Machynlleth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by public order (8) and anti-social behaviour (5).