Bryn vs Menai (Caernarfon)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Bryn North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Menai (Caernarfon) North Wales Police

      Bryn vs Menai (Caernarfon) Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Bryn
      North Wales Police
      172 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Menai (Caernarfon)
      North Wales Police
      338 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      8.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bryn
      B Menai (Caernarfon)
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      172
      338
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      131
      318
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.3%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      8.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bryn
      B Menai (Caernarfon)
      Violent Crime
      80 ↑7%
      86 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↑53%
      47 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑120%
      17 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      2
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↑0%
      20 ↑5%
      Drugs
      12
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      19 ↑73%
      14 ↓7%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      133 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bryn is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bryn safer than Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Bryn has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 172 crimes in the last 12 months. Menai (Caernarfon) has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 338 crimes. Bryn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bryn vs Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Bryn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Menai (Caernarfon) shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bryn and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      In Bryn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (80 incidents). In Menai (Caernarfon), it is Shoplifting (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bryn and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Bryn recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Menai (Caernarfon) recorded 47. 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 Bryn vs Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Violent crime in Bryn totalled 80 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Menai (Caernarfon). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bryn and Menai (Caernarfon) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bryn recorded 131 crimes (now 172, a change of +31.3%). Menai (Caernarfon) recorded 318 crimes previously (now 338, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bryn and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      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. Bryn has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Menai (Caernarfon) has 8.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bryn and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Bryn falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Menai (Caernarfon) 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 Bryn and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      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 Bryn or Menai (Caernarfon) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bryn and Menai (Caernarfon). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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