Aston vs Bala
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Aston vs Bala Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aston safer than Bala?
Aston has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 229 crimes in the last 12 months. Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 115 crimes. Bala scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Aston vs Bala?
Aston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bala shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Aston and Bala?
In Aston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (91 incidents). In Bala, it is Violent Crime (51 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aston and Bala?
Aston recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bala recorded 23. 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 Aston vs Bala?
Violent crime in Aston totalled 91 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 51 in Bala. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Aston and Bala in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aston recorded 212 crimes (now 229, a change of +8%). Bala recorded 123 crimes previously (now 115, -6.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aston and Bala?
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. Aston has a resolution rate of 20% and Bala has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Aston and Bala?
Aston falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Bala is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Aston and Bala?
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 Aston or Bala on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aston and Bala. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.