Betws-y-Coed vs Hermitage

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Betws-y-Coed North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Hermitage North Wales Police

      Betws-y-Coed vs Hermitage Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Betws-y-Coed
      North Wales Police
      103 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Hermitage
      North Wales Police
      261 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Betws-y-Coed
      B Hermitage
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      103
      261
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      94
      264
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↓1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      19%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Betws-y-Coed
      B Hermitage
      Violent Crime
      28 ↓10%
      121 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑56%
      50 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑10%
      28 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      3
      10 ↑43%
      Burglary
      7 ↑133%
      4 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓9%
      18 ↓25%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      6 ↓45%
      15 ↑7%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓25%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Betws-y-Coed is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Betws-y-Coed safer than Hermitage?

      Betws-y-Coed has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 103 crimes in the last 12 months. Hermitage has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 261 crimes. Betws-y-Coed scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Betws-y-Coed vs Hermitage?

      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. Hermitage shows -1.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Betws-y-Coed and Hermitage?

      In Betws-y-Coed, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (28 incidents). In Hermitage, it is Violent Crime (121 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Betws-y-Coed and Hermitage?

      Betws-y-Coed recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hermitage recorded 50. 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 Hermitage?

      Violent crime in Betws-y-Coed totalled 28 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 121 in Hermitage. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Betws-y-Coed and Hermitage 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%). Hermitage recorded 264 crimes previously (now 261, -1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Betws-y-Coed and Hermitage?

      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 Hermitage has 19%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Betws-y-Coed and Hermitage?

      Betws-y-Coed falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Hermitage 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 Hermitage?

      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 Hermitage on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Betws-y-Coed and Hermitage. 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.