Bala vs Cefni
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bala vs Cefni 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 Cefni?
Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Cefni has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 232 crimes. Bala scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bala vs Cefni?
Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cefni shows +45.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bala and Cefni?
In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Cefni, it is Violent Crime (80 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bala and Cefni?
Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cefni recorded 55. 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 Cefni?
Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 80 in Cefni. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Cefni 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%). Cefni recorded 159 crimes previously (now 232, +45.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bala and Cefni?
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 Cefni has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bala and Cefni?
Bala falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Cefni 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 Cefni?
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 Cefni on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bala and Cefni. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.