Crime Rate in Canol Bangor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canol Bangor

The total recorded crimes in Canol Bangor, Gwynedd, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canol Bangor crime rate of 7.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-28.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
Canol Bangor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhes Plas Llwyd with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Well Street 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 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 May 2025 the Canol Bangor has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 7.29 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canol Bangor)CrimesRank (Canol Bangor)CrimesRank (Canol Bangor)
Arthog a Llangelynnin30 9720 3564 2
Dyffryn Ardudwy54 2912 2480 4
Dwyrain Bangor48 3456 7495 3
Canol Tref Caernarfon32 8568 4478 5
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 Bangor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202518
February 202510
January 20253
December 202414
November 202423
October 202424
September 202419
August 202411
July 202411
June 202430
May 20246

A total of 568 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202539
March 202535
February 202542
January 202529
December 202446
November 202459
October 202450
September 202446
August 202441
July 202428
June 202482
May 202443

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202526
March 202519
February 202516
January 202513
December 202414
November 202421
October 202415
September 202422
August 202412
July 202412
June 202440
May 202430

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202516
March 20257
February 202514
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202516
February 202512
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

High Crime Locations Canol Bangor in May 2025

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

1. Rhes Plas Llwyd (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Well Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. West End (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A5 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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