Crime Rate in Canol Bangor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canol Bangor

The total recorded crimes in Canol Bangor, Gwynedd, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canol Bangor crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Canol Bangor, encompassing approximately 13,443 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
Canol Bangor Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • A5 with total crimes: 10
  • Rhes Plas Llwyd with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6

How safe is Canol Bangor?

To understand the safety of Canol Bangor, we need to analyze Canol Bangor crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Canol Bangor reported a higher crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 1,542 crimes compared to 222. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Canol Bangor witnessed more crimes than 58 out of 58 other cities.

    • In 2023, Canol Bangor experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 1,546 crimes compared to 200. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Canol Bangor witnessed more crimes than 58 out of 58 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gwynedd, Canol Bangor has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Canol Bangor Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Canol Bangor has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 8.55 ranking 1th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Canol Bangor crimes were 1,542. The crime rate of Canol Bangor in 2024 was 114.70 (year) or 9.56 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canol Bangor were around 1,546 crimes with yearly crime rate of 115.00 (year) or 9.58 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gwynedd)CrimesRank (Gwynedd)CrimesRank (Gwynedd)
Arthog a Llangelynnin30 7720 3564 2
Dyffryn Ardudwy66 2912 2480 4
Dwyrain Bangor44 4456 7495 3
Canol Tref Caernarfon55 3568 4478 5
Cadnant20 16514 5427 7
Peblig36 5412 9331 12
Gogledd Pwllheli29 9420 8462 6
Bro Dysynni18 18468 6372 10
Menai34 6330 11310 13
Y Faenol25 10320 13411 8
Abermaw29 8279 16127 29
Llanllyfni21 14326 12410 9
Dewi19 17381 10362 11
Gorllewin Porthmadog22 11197 19179 19
Dwyrain Porthmadog21 12167 24172 20
Llanystumdwy21 13152 27141 27
Pen-y-groes20 15307 14276 14
Bowydd a'r Rhiw11 34286 15248 15
Canol Bethesda11 36207 17241 16
De Pwllheli12 26177 21199 17
Morfa Tywyn11 35186 20189 18
Llanberis9 41199 18160 22
Gogledd Dolgellau17 19162 25125 30
Penrhyndeudraeth16 20155 26141 26
Bethel a'r Felinheli10 37149 28164 21
Criccieth15 21122 35113 34
Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho12 27174 22145 23
Y Groeslon14 2294 4381 44
Dolbenmaen3 55171 23117 33
Yr Eifl14 23126 33106 36
Deiniolen9 40118 37145 24
Diffwys a Maenofferen14 24101 4182 43
Gerlan11 32148 29143 25
Trawsfynydd13 25109 3970 49
Y Bala10 39137 31138 28
Harlech a Llanbedr12 28100 4266 51
Arllechwedd12 29115 3883 42
Teigl4 51138 30118 32
Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái12 3085 4487 40
Glyder7 43125 34123 31
Llanrug11 3183 4688 39
De Dolgellau4 50135 3296 37
Hendre11 3366 4884 41
Glaslyn6 44120 36108 35
Nefyn5 48109 4090 38
Llandderfel10 3829 5928 59
Waunfawr8 4265 5171 48
Pen draw Llŷn6 4558 5278 45
Llanwnda6 4784 4575 46
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd6 4666 5068 50
Efailnewydd a BuanNA NA51 5574 47
Abererch3 5369 4753 53
Llanuwchllyn1 5766 4941 57
Penisa'r-waun4 4955 5349 55
Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog4 5254 5454 52
Y BontnewyddNA NA40 5751 54
Corris a Mawddwy3 5449 5646 56
Cwm-y-glo2 5638 5830 58

Canol Bangor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202542
January 202529
December 202446
November 202459
October 202450
September 202446
August 202441
July 202428
June 202482
May 202443
April 202451

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202513
December 202414
November 202421
October 202415
September 202422
August 202412
July 202412
June 202440
May 202430
April 202429

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202514
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 202426
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202426
May 20247
April 202414

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202510
January 20253
December 202414
November 202423
October 202424
September 202419
August 202411
July 202411
June 202430
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Canol Bangor in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Canol Bangor postcode area is presented below.

1. A5 (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Rhes Plas Llwyd (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. York Place (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Well Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
7. Brick Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Abbey Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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