Bala vs Llanuwchllyn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Bala North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Llanuwchllyn North Wales Police

      Bala vs Llanuwchllyn Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Bala
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Llanuwchllyn
      North Wales Police
      45 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bala
      B Llanuwchllyn
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      115
      45
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      123
      35
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bala
      B Llanuwchllyn
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓2%
      20 ↑100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑21%
      13 ↑160%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑14%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑6%
      4 ↓60%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      6 ↓54%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Llanuwchllyn is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 75/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bala safer than Llanuwchllyn?

      Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Llanuwchllyn has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 45 crimes. Llanuwchllyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bala vs Llanuwchllyn?

      Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llanuwchllyn shows +28.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Llanuwchllyn, it is Violent Crime (20 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llanuwchllyn recorded 13. 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 Llanuwchllyn?

      Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Llanuwchllyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Llanuwchllyn 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%). Llanuwchllyn recorded 35 crimes previously (now 45, +28.6%).

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

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

      Which police force covers Bala and Llanuwchllyn?

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

      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 Llanuwchllyn on a crime map?

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