Gwernaffield vs Menai (Caernarfon)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Gwernaffield North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Menai (Caernarfon) North Wales Police

      Gwernaffield vs Menai (Caernarfon) Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Gwernaffield
      North Wales Police
      34 crimes / 12m
      ↓37% trend
      0% 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 Gwernaffield
      B Menai (Caernarfon)
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      34
      338
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      54
      318
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓37%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      8.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gwernaffield
      B Menai (Caernarfon)
      Violent Crime
      20 ↓26%
      86 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↓20%
      47 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      1 ↓75%
      17 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓80%
      20 ↑5%
      Drugs
      1
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      2 ↓50%
      14 ↓7%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      133 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gwernaffield is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gwernaffield safer than Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Gwernaffield has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 34 crimes in the last 12 months. Menai (Caernarfon) has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 338 crimes. Gwernaffield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Gwernaffield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -37% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Gwernaffield and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      In Gwernaffield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (20 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 Gwernaffield and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Gwernaffield recorded 8 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 Gwernaffield vs Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Violent crime in Gwernaffield totalled 20 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 Gwernaffield and Menai (Caernarfon) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gwernaffield recorded 54 crimes (now 34, a change of -37%). Menai (Caernarfon) recorded 318 crimes previously (now 338, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gwernaffield 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. Gwernaffield has a resolution rate of 0% and Menai (Caernarfon) has 8.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gwernaffield and Menai (Caernarfon)?

      Gwernaffield 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 Gwernaffield 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 Gwernaffield or Menai (Caernarfon) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gwernaffield and Menai (Caernarfon). 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.