Bala vs Caergwrle

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Bala North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Caergwrle North Wales Police

      Bala vs Caergwrle Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Bala
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Caergwrle
      North Wales Police
      111 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bala
      B Caergwrle
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      115
      111
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      123
      110
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↑0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bala
      B Caergwrle
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓2%
      64 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑21%
      11 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑14%
      2 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑50%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑6%
      10 ↑25%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      6 ↓54%
      11 ↑175%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bala safer than Caergwrle?

      Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Caergwrle has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 111 crimes. Bala scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bala vs Caergwrle?

      Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Caergwrle shows +0.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bala and Caergwrle?

      In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Caergwrle, it is Violent Crime (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bala and Caergwrle?

      Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caergwrle recorded 11. 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 Caergwrle?

      Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 64 in Caergwrle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Caergwrle 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%). Caergwrle recorded 110 crimes previously (now 111, +0.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bala and Caergwrle?

      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 Caergwrle has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bala and Caergwrle?

      Bala falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Caergwrle 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 Caergwrle?

      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 Caergwrle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bala and Caergwrle. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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