Bala vs Erddig

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
      60/100
      Erddig North Wales Police

      Bala vs Erddig Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Bala
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Erddig
      North Wales Police
      250 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.7% trend
      4.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bala
      B Erddig
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      115
      250
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      123
      174
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↑43.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      4.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bala
      B Erddig
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓2%
      72 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑21%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑14%
      8 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      5 ↑0%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑6%
      18 ↑29%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      6 ↓54%
      8 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      112 ↑81%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bala is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 60/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bala safer than Erddig?

      Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Erddig has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 250 crimes. Bala scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bala vs Erddig?

      Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Erddig shows +43.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Erddig, it is Shoplifting (112 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Erddig recorded 18. 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 Erddig?

      Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 72 in Erddig. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Erddig 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%). Erddig recorded 174 crimes previously (now 250, +43.7%).

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

      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 Erddig has 4.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bala and Erddig?

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

      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 Erddig on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.