Bala vs Botwnnog
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bala vs Botwnnog 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 Botwnnog?
Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Botwnnog has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 17 crimes. Botwnnog scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bala vs Botwnnog?
Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Botwnnog shows -34.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bala and Botwnnog?
In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Botwnnog, it is Violent Crime (9 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bala and Botwnnog?
Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Botwnnog recorded 4. 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 Botwnnog?
Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 9 in Botwnnog. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Botwnnog 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%). Botwnnog recorded 26 crimes previously (now 17, -34.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bala and Botwnnog?
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 Botwnnog has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bala and Botwnnog?
Bala falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Botwnnog 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 Botwnnog?
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 Botwnnog on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bala and Botwnnog. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.