Crime Rate in Canol Bangor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canol Bangor

The total recorded crimes in Canol Bangor, Gwynedd, UK in January 2026 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canol Bangor crime rate of 9.37 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
Canol Bangor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Well Street with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • A5 with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Gwynedd.

    • 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 areas in the Gwynedd.

  • 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 January 2026 the Canol Bangor has recorded 126 crimes with crime rate of 9.37 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Canol Bangor)CrimesRank (Canol Bangor)CrimesRank (Canol Bangor)
Arthog a Llangelynnin42 5720 3564 2
Dyffryn Ardudwy30 9912 2480 4
Dwyrain Bangor65 2456 7495 3
Gogledd Pwllheli45 3420 8462 6
Canol Tref Caernarfon39 6568 4478 5
Cadnant42 4514 5427 7
Bro Dysynni6 38468 6372 10
Dewi36 7381 10362 11
Y Faenol20 12320 13411 8
Bowydd a'r Rhiw31 8286 15248 15
Llanllyfni7 36326 12410 9
Peblig19 14412 9331 12
Menai23 10330 11310 13
Gorllewin Porthmadog22 11197 19179 19
Dwyrain Porthmadog20 13167 24172 20
Pen-y-groes12 24307 14276 14
Morfa Tywyn18 15186 20189 18
Canol Bethesda15 17207 17241 16
Abermaw14 19279 16127 29
Glaslyn16 16120 36108 35
De Pwllheli6 41177 21199 17
Llanberis8 30199 18160 22
Yr Eifl14 18126 33106 36
Bethel a'r Felinheli14 20149 28164 21
Penrhyndeudraeth13 21155 26141 26
Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho7 37174 22145 23
Y Bala13 22137 31138 28
Dolbenmaen3 53171 23117 33
Teigl13 23138 30118 32
Deiniolen7 32118 37145 24
Gerlan10 28148 29143 25
Gogledd Dolgellau11 26162 25125 30
Arllechwedd12 25115 3883 42
Llanystumdwy4 48152 27141 27
Diffwys a Maenofferen11 27101 4182 43
Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái9 2985 4487 40
Glyder7 34125 34123 31
Penisa'r-waun8 3155 5349 55
De Dolgellau6 40135 3296 37
Abererch7 3369 4753 53
Criccieth2 56122 35113 34
Waunfawr7 3565 5171 48
Nefyn5 45109 4090 38
Llanrug6 4283 4688 39
Trawsfynydd4 47109 3970 49
Cwm-y-glo6 3938 5830 58
Hendre4 4966 4884 41
Harlech a Llanbedr5 44100 4266 51
Y Groeslon4 5194 4381 44
Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog5 4354 5454 52
Pen draw Llŷn1 5758 5278 45
Llanwnda1 5984 4575 46
Corris a Mawddwy4 4649 5646 56
Efailnewydd a Buan4 5051 5574 47
Llanuwchllyn3 5466 4941 57
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd2 5566 5068 50
Llandderfel3 5229 5928 59
Y Bontnewydd1 5840 5751 54

Canol Bangor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2025 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 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20259
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20253
November 20252
October 202510
September 20253
August 20253
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202525
November 202512
October 202512
September 202517
August 20258
July 20258
June 202524
May 202519
April 202523
March 202518
February 202510

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202650
December 202534
November 202538
October 202547
September 202530
August 202543
July 202546
June 202528
May 202528
April 202539
March 202535
February 202542

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202513
November 20259
October 202511
September 20259
August 20256
July 202510
June 20256
May 20253
April 202516
March 20257
February 202514

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 20258
October 20257
September 20259
August 20258
July 202511
June 20256
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202523
November 202525
October 202521
September 202511
August 202521
July 202533
June 202520
May 202521
April 202526
March 202519
February 202516

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 20255
October 20255
September 20257
August 202510
July 20259
June 202513
May 20257
April 20255
March 202516
February 202512

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20252
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20255
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
May 20252

High Crime Locations Canol Bangor in January 2026

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

1. Well Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. A5 (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rhes Plas Llwyd (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Brick Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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