Betws-y-Coed vs Criccieth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Betws-y-Coed vs Criccieth 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 Betws-y-Coed safer than Criccieth?
Betws-y-Coed has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 103 crimes in the last 12 months. Criccieth has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 112 crimes. Betws-y-Coed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Betws-y-Coed vs Criccieth?
Betws-y-Coed shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Criccieth shows +2.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Betws-y-Coed and Criccieth?
In Betws-y-Coed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (28 incidents). In Criccieth, it is Violent Crime (48 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Betws-y-Coed and Criccieth?
Betws-y-Coed recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Criccieth recorded 24. 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 Betws-y-Coed vs Criccieth?
Violent crime in Betws-y-Coed totalled 28 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 48 in Criccieth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Betws-y-Coed and Criccieth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Betws-y-Coed recorded 94 crimes (now 103, a change of +9.6%). Criccieth recorded 109 crimes previously (now 112, +2.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Betws-y-Coed and Criccieth?
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. Betws-y-Coed has a resolution rate of 20% and Criccieth has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Betws-y-Coed and Criccieth?
Betws-y-Coed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Criccieth 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 Betws-y-Coed and Criccieth?
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 Betws-y-Coed or Criccieth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Betws-y-Coed and Criccieth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.