Barmouth vs Betws-y-Coed
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barmouth vs Betws-y-Coed 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 Barmouth safer than Betws-y-Coed?
Barmouth has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 242 crimes in the last 12 months. Betws-y-Coed has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 103 crimes. Betws-y-Coed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barmouth vs Betws-y-Coed?
Barmouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Betws-y-Coed shows +9.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barmouth and Betws-y-Coed?
In Barmouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Betws-y-Coed, it is Violent Crime (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barmouth and Betws-y-Coed?
Barmouth recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Betws-y-Coed recorded 25. 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 Barmouth vs Betws-y-Coed?
Violent crime in Barmouth totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 28 in Betws-y-Coed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barmouth and Betws-y-Coed in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barmouth recorded 242 crimes (now 242, a change of 0%). Betws-y-Coed recorded 94 crimes previously (now 103, +9.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barmouth and Betws-y-Coed?
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. Barmouth has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Betws-y-Coed has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barmouth and Betws-y-Coed?
Barmouth falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Betws-y-Coed 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 Barmouth and Betws-y-Coed?
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 Barmouth or Betws-y-Coed on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barmouth and Betws-y-Coed. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.