Bala vs Caerwys

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Bala North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Caerwys North Wales Police

      Bala vs Caerwys Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Bala
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Caerwys
      North Wales Police
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bala
      B Caerwys
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      115
      96
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      123
      104
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bala
      B Caerwys
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓2%
      43 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑21%
      21 ↑17%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑14%
      13 ↑160%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑6%
      4 ↓56%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Public Order
      6 ↓54%
      6 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Caerwys is the safer choice — scoring 77/100 vs 75/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bala safer than Caerwys?

      Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Caerwys has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 96 crimes. Caerwys scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bala vs Caerwys?

      Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Caerwys shows -7.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Caerwys, it is Violent Crime (43 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caerwys recorded 21. 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 Caerwys?

      Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 43 in Caerwys. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Caerwys 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%). Caerwys recorded 104 crimes previously (now 96, -7.7%).

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

      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 Caerwys has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bala and Caerwys?

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

      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 Caerwys on a crime map?

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

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