Bala vs Queensway

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
      44/100
      Queensway North Wales Police

      Bala vs Queensway Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Bala
      North Wales Police
      115 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Queensway
      North Wales Police
      480 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      12.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bala
      B Queensway
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      115
      480
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      123
      500
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      12.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bala
      B Queensway
      Violent Crime
      51 ↓2%
      146 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑21%
      109 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑14%
      14 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      11 ↓8%
      Burglary
      1 ↓80%
      22 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑6%
      90 ↑43%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓67%
      Public Order
      6 ↓54%
      22 ↑29%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      43 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓57%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bala is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bala safer than Queensway?

      Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Queensway has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 480 crimes. Bala scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bala vs Queensway?

      Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Queensway shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Queensway, it is Violent Crime (146 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Queensway recorded 109. 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 Queensway?

      Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 146 in Queensway. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Queensway 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%). Queensway recorded 500 crimes previously (now 480, -4%).

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

      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 Queensway has 12.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bala and Queensway?

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

      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 Queensway on a crime map?

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