Bala vs Halkyn

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
      81/100
      Halkyn North Wales Police

      Bala vs Halkyn Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Bala
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Halkyn
      North Wales Police
      71 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bala
      B Halkyn
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      115
      71
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      123
      73
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bala
      B Halkyn
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓2%
      27 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑21%
      17 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑14%
      7 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      2
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑6%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      6 ↓54%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      2
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Halkyn is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 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 Halkyn?

      Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Halkyn has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 71 crimes. Halkyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bala vs Halkyn?

      Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Halkyn shows -2.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Halkyn, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Halkyn recorded 17. 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 Halkyn?

      Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Halkyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Halkyn 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%). Halkyn recorded 73 crimes previously (now 71, -2.7%).

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

      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 Halkyn has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bala and Halkyn?

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

      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 Halkyn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bala and Halkyn. 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.