Efail-newydd/Buan vs Gwenfro

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    88/100
    Efail-newydd/Buan North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      77/100
      Gwenfro North Wales Police

      Efail-newydd/Buan vs Gwenfro Results

      A
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Efail-newydd/Buan
      North Wales Police
      35 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.6% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      77/100
      Safe
      Gwenfro
      North Wales Police
      145 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Efail-newydd/Buan
      B Gwenfro
      Safety Score
      88/100 Very Safe
      77/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      35
      145
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      43
      177
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.6%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Efail-newydd/Buan
      B Gwenfro
      Violent Crime
      14 ↓33%
      69 ↓20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↑20%
      24 ↓35%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓75%
      7 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      4 ↑33%
      Burglary
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↓21%
      Drugs
      2
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      1 ↑0%
      13 ↑44%
      Robbery
      0
      3
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      1
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Efail-newydd/Buan is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 77/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Efail-newydd/Buan safer than Gwenfro?

      Efail-newydd/Buan has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 35 crimes in the last 12 months. Gwenfro has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) with 145 crimes. Efail-newydd/Buan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Efail-newydd/Buan vs Gwenfro?

      Efail-newydd/Buan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gwenfro shows -18.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Efail-newydd/Buan and Gwenfro?

      In Efail-newydd/Buan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (14 incidents). In Gwenfro, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Efail-newydd/Buan and Gwenfro?

      Efail-newydd/Buan recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gwenfro 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 Efail-newydd/Buan vs Gwenfro?

      Violent crime in Efail-newydd/Buan totalled 14 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in Gwenfro. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Efail-newydd/Buan and Gwenfro in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Efail-newydd/Buan recorded 43 crimes (now 35, a change of -18.6%). Gwenfro recorded 177 crimes previously (now 145, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Efail-newydd/Buan and Gwenfro?

      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. Efail-newydd/Buan has a resolution rate of 25% and Gwenfro has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Efail-newydd/Buan and Gwenfro?

      Efail-newydd/Buan falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Gwenfro 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 Efail-newydd/Buan and Gwenfro?

      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 Efail-newydd/Buan or Gwenfro on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Efail-newydd/Buan and Gwenfro. 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.