Crime Rate in Canol Tref Caernarfon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canol Tref Caernarfon

The total recorded crimes in Canol Tref Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canol Tref Caernarfon crime rate of 40.56 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 Tref Caernarfon, encompassing approximately 788 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Canol Tref Caernarfon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Cae Groes with total crimes: 4
  • Stryd Y Porth Mawr with total crimes: 3

How safe is Canol Tref Caernarfon?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Canol Tref Caernarfon reported a higher crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 568 crimes compared to 222. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Canol Tref Caernarfon witnessed more crimes than 55 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

    • In 2023, Canol Tref Caernarfon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 478 crimes compared to 200. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Canol Tref Caernarfon witnessed more crimes than 54 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Canol Tref Caernarfon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Canol Tref Caernarfon has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 40.56 ranking 8th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Canol Tref Caernarfon crimes were 568. The crime rate of Canol Tref Caernarfon in 2024 was 719.99 (year) or 60.00 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Canol Tref Caernarfon were around 478 crimes with yearly crime rate of 605.91 (year) or 50.49 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canol Tref Caernarfon)CrimesRank (Canol Tref Caernarfon)CrimesRank (Canol Tref Caernarfon)
Canol Bangor98 11,542 11,546 1
Arthog a Llangelynnin30 9720 3564 2
Dyffryn Ardudwy54 2912 2480 4
Dwyrain Bangor48 3456 7495 3
Bro Dysynni42 4468 6372 10
Cadnant38 5514 5427 7
Gogledd Pwllheli35 6420 8462 6
Peblig35 7412 9331 12
Y Faenol29 10320 13411 8
Llanllyfni20 17326 12410 9
Dewi28 11381 10362 11
Menai25 12330 11310 13
Abermaw23 13279 16127 29
Pen-y-groes22 15307 14276 14
Canol Bethesda22 14207 17241 16
Bowydd a'r Rhiw18 22286 15248 15
Morfa Tywyn21 16186 20189 18
De Pwllheli9 41177 21199 17
Llanberis19 19199 18160 22
Bethel a'r Felinheli20 18149 28164 21
Gorllewin Porthmadog15 24197 19179 19
Dwyrain Porthmadog15 26167 24172 20
Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái19 2085 4487 40
Glyder19 21125 34123 31
Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho18 23174 22145 23
Dolbenmaen6 48171 23117 33
Deiniolen12 31118 37145 24
Gerlan9 37148 29143 25
Gogledd Dolgellau13 29162 25125 30
Arllechwedd15 25115 3883 42
Penrhyndeudraeth13 28155 26141 26
Llanystumdwy7 46152 27141 27
Criccieth14 27122 35113 34
Y Bala12 33137 31138 28
Teigl12 32138 30118 32
Yr Eifl12 30126 33106 36
De Dolgellau9 38135 3296 37
Llandderfel10 3429 5928 59
Glaslyn9 40120 36108 35
Llanwnda10 3584 4575 46
Harlech a Llanbedr10 36100 4266 51
Nefyn4 55109 4090 38
Llanrug8 4383 4688 39
Trawsfynydd7 45109 3970 49
Diffwys a Maenofferen9 39101 4182 43
Hendre7 4466 4884 41
Y Groeslon9 4294 4381 44
Pen draw Llŷn4 5658 5278 45
Efailnewydd a Buan4 5251 5574 47
Abererch2 5769 4753 53
Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog6 4754 5454 52
Waunfawr5 5065 5171 48
Llanuwchllyn5 5166 4941 57
Corris a Mawddwy5 4949 5646 56
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd4 5466 5068 50
Penisa'r-waun4 5355 5349 55
Y Bontnewydd1 5840 5751 54
Cwm-y-glo1 5938 5830 58

Canol Tref Caernarfon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 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 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202514
March 202515
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202520
February 202513
January 202514
December 202432
November 202410
October 202422
September 202418
August 202427
July 202416
June 202440
May 202425

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Canol Tref Caernarfon in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Cae Groes (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Stryd Y Porth Mawr (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rhes Segontiwm (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shirehall Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Stryd Newydd (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Rhes Cwstenin (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. South Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Cae'R Ymryson (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Stryd Waterloo (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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