Harlech vs Menai (Caernarfon)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Harlech vs Menai (Caernarfon) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harlech safer than Menai (Caernarfon)?
Harlech has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 96 crimes in the last 12 months. Menai (Caernarfon) has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 338 crimes. Harlech scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Harlech vs Menai (Caernarfon)?
Harlech shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — 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 Harlech and Menai (Caernarfon)?
In Harlech, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (37 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 Harlech and Menai (Caernarfon)?
Harlech recorded 37 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 Harlech vs Menai (Caernarfon)?
Violent crime in Harlech totalled 26 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 Harlech and Menai (Caernarfon) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harlech recorded 91 crimes (now 96, a change of +5.5%). Menai (Caernarfon) recorded 318 crimes previously (now 338, +6.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlech 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. Harlech has a resolution rate of 20% and Menai (Caernarfon) has 8.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Harlech and Menai (Caernarfon)?
Harlech 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 Harlech 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 Harlech or Menai (Caernarfon) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harlech and Menai (Caernarfon). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.