Bala vs Dolgellau North

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
      80/100
      Dolgellau North North Wales Police

      Bala vs Dolgellau North Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Bala
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Dolgellau North
      North Wales Police
      126 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bala
      B Dolgellau North
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      115
      126
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      123
      143
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓11.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      27.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bala
      B Dolgellau North
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓2%
      36 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑21%
      30 ↑58%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑14%
      13 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑6%
      9 ↑125%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Public Order
      6 ↓54%
      7 ↓36%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      20 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↓70%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dolgellau North is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 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 Dolgellau North?

      Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Dolgellau North has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 126 crimes. Dolgellau North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bala vs Dolgellau North?

      Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dolgellau North shows -11.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bala and Dolgellau North?

      In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Dolgellau North, it is Violent Crime (36 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bala and Dolgellau North?

      Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dolgellau North recorded 30. 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 Dolgellau North?

      Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 36 in Dolgellau North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Dolgellau North 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%). Dolgellau North recorded 143 crimes previously (now 126, -11.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bala and Dolgellau North?

      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 Dolgellau North has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bala and Dolgellau North?

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

      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 Dolgellau North on a crime map?

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

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