Dolgellau North vs Llay

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Dolgellau North North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Llay North Wales Police

      Dolgellau North vs Llay Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Dolgellau North
      North Wales Police
      126 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Llay
      North Wales Police
      349 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dolgellau North
      B Llay
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      126
      349
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      143
      310
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.9%
      ↑12.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dolgellau North
      B Llay
      Violent Crime
      36 ↓43%
      144 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↑58%
      60 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑30%
      17 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑0%
      Burglary
      3 ↑0%
      9 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      9 ↑125%
      35 ↓5%
      Drugs
      3
      25 ↑32%
      Public Order
      7 ↓36%
      41 ↑242%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↑33%
      8 ↑60%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      3 ↓70%
      4 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dolgellau North is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 49/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dolgellau North safer than Llay?

      Dolgellau North has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 126 crimes in the last 12 months. Llay has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 349 crimes. Dolgellau North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dolgellau North vs Llay?

      Dolgellau North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Llay shows +12.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dolgellau North and Llay?

      In Dolgellau North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (36 incidents). In Llay, it is Violent Crime (144 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dolgellau North and Llay?

      Dolgellau North recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Llay recorded 60. 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 Dolgellau North vs Llay?

      Violent crime in Dolgellau North totalled 36 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 144 in Llay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dolgellau North and Llay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dolgellau North recorded 143 crimes (now 126, a change of -11.9%). Llay recorded 310 crimes previously (now 349, +12.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dolgellau North and Llay?

      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. Dolgellau North has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Llay has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dolgellau North and Llay?

      Dolgellau North falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Llay 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 Dolgellau North and Llay?

      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 Dolgellau North or Llay on a crime map?

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

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