Criccieth vs Johnstown

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Criccieth North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Johnstown North Wales Police

      Criccieth vs Johnstown Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Criccieth
      North Wales Police
      112 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Johnstown
      North Wales Police
      241 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      13.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Criccieth
      B Johnstown
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      112
      241
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      109
      235
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.8%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      13.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Criccieth
      B Johnstown
      Violent Crime
      48 ↑45%
      54 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓35%
      92 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↑50%
      Burglary
      3 ↑200%
      4 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      7 ↓53%
      29 ↑21%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      8 ↑300%
      9 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑25%
      25 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Criccieth safer than Johnstown?

      Criccieth has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 112 crimes in the last 12 months. Johnstown has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 241 crimes. Criccieth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Criccieth vs Johnstown?

      Criccieth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Johnstown shows +2.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Criccieth and Johnstown?

      In Criccieth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 incidents). In Johnstown, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Criccieth and Johnstown?

      Criccieth recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Johnstown recorded 92. 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 Criccieth vs Johnstown?

      Violent crime in Criccieth totalled 48 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Johnstown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Criccieth and Johnstown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Criccieth recorded 109 crimes (now 112, a change of +2.8%). Johnstown recorded 235 crimes previously (now 241, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Criccieth and Johnstown?

      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. Criccieth has a resolution rate of 0% and Johnstown has 13.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Criccieth and Johnstown?

      Criccieth falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Johnstown 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 Criccieth and Johnstown?

      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 Criccieth or Johnstown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Criccieth and Johnstown. 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.