Bala vs Betws-y-Coed
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bala vs Betws-y-Coed Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bala safer than Betws-y-Coed?
Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Betws-y-Coed has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 103 crimes. Betws-y-Coed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bala vs Betws-y-Coed?
Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Betws-y-Coed shows +9.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bala and Betws-y-Coed?
In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Betws-y-Coed, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bala and Betws-y-Coed?
Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Betws-y-Coed recorded 25. 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 Bala vs Betws-y-Coed?
Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Betws-y-Coed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Betws-y-Coed in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bala recorded 123 crimes (now 115, a change of -6.5%). Betws-y-Coed recorded 94 crimes previously (now 103, +9.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bala and Betws-y-Coed?
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. Bala has a resolution rate of 0% and Betws-y-Coed has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bala and Betws-y-Coed?
Bala falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Betws-y-Coed 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 Bala and Betws-y-Coed?
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 Bala or Betws-y-Coed on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bala and Betws-y-Coed. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.