Bala vs Nefyn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bala vs Nefyn 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 Nefyn?
Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Nefyn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 64 crimes. Nefyn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bala vs Nefyn?
Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Nefyn shows -30.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bala and Nefyn?
In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Nefyn, it is Violent Crime (29 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bala and Nefyn?
Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nefyn recorded 15. 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 Nefyn?
Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 29 in Nefyn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Nefyn 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%). Nefyn recorded 92 crimes previously (now 64, -30.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bala and Nefyn?
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 Nefyn has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bala and Nefyn?
Bala falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Nefyn 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 Nefyn?
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 Nefyn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bala and Nefyn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.