Barmouth vs Efail-newydd/Buan

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    63/100
    Barmouth North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Efail-newydd/Buan North Wales Police

      Barmouth vs Efail-newydd/Buan Results

      A
      63/100
      Average
      Barmouth
      North Wales Police
      242 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Efail-newydd/Buan
      North Wales Police
      35 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.6% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barmouth
      B Efail-newydd/Buan
      Safety Score
      63/100 Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      242
      35
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      242
      43
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↓18.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barmouth
      B Efail-newydd/Buan
      Violent Crime
      102 ↑13%
      14 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      52 ↓9%
      12 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑43%
      2 ↓75%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Burglary
      5 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      9 ↑800%
      2
      Public Order
      16 ↑45%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓68%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Efail-newydd/Buan is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 63/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barmouth safer than Efail-newydd/Buan?

      Barmouth has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) and recorded 242 crimes in the last 12 months. Efail-newydd/Buan has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 35 crimes. Efail-newydd/Buan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barmouth vs Efail-newydd/Buan?

      Barmouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Efail-newydd/Buan shows -18.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barmouth and Efail-newydd/Buan?

      In Barmouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (102 incidents). In Efail-newydd/Buan, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barmouth and Efail-newydd/Buan?

      Barmouth recorded 52 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Efail-newydd/Buan recorded 12. 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 Efail-newydd/Buan?

      Violent crime in Barmouth totalled 102 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Efail-newydd/Buan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barmouth and Efail-newydd/Buan in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barmouth recorded 242 crimes (now 242, a change of 0%). Efail-newydd/Buan recorded 43 crimes previously (now 35, -18.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barmouth and Efail-newydd/Buan?

      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 Efail-newydd/Buan has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barmouth and Efail-newydd/Buan?

      Barmouth falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Efail-newydd/Buan 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 Efail-newydd/Buan?

      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 Efail-newydd/Buan on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barmouth and Efail-newydd/Buan. 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.