Machynlleth crime figures: 14 offences reported in September, up 8% on August

Machynlleth recorded 14 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, up 8% on August (13), according to the latest street-level figures published by Dyfed-Powys Police.

The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 7 reports, or 50% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and burglary (1).

Neighbourhood officers currently list to tackle road safety issues within our communities., tackling anti social behaviour within our communities. and to target those dealing drugs within our communities. as their priorities for the area.

The figures by category

Category	September	August	Change
Violence and sexual offences	7	6	+1
Anti-social behaviour	4	0	new
Public order	1	2	−1
Burglary	1	3	−2
Criminal damage and arson	1	1	0
Other theft	0	1	−1
Total	14	13	+1

Where it was reported

1. On or near Plas Drive: 5
2. On or near Hospital: 2
3. On or near A489: 1
4. On or near Garsiwn: 1
5. On or near Graig Fach: 1
6. On or near Craig Fryn: 1

Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.

What has happened since

• Under investigation: 6
• Unable to prosecute suspect: 3
• Action to be taken by another organisation: 1

Figures are from Dyfed-Powys Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.