Crime Rate in Canol Bangor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Canol Bangor

The total recorded crimes in Canol Bangor, Gwynedd, UK in July 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Canol Bangor crime rate of 9.67 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (65.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Canol Bangor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhes Plas Llwyd with total crimes: 13
  • Belmont Street with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Canol Bangor has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 9.67 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Canol Bangor)CrimesRank (Canol Bangor)CrimesRank (Canol Bangor)
Dyffryn Ardudwy156 1912 2480 4
Arthog a Llangelynnin42 4720 3564 2
Dwyrain Bangor53 3456 7495 3
Canol Tref Caernarfon39 6568 4478 5
Cadnant39 5514 5427 7
Gogledd Pwllheli36 7420 8462 6
Bro Dysynni27 12468 6372 10
Y Faenol15 27320 13411 8
Menai34 8330 11310 13
Llanllyfni27 11326 12410 9
Peblig26 16412 9331 12
Canol Bethesda29 9207 17241 16
Dewi18 23381 10362 11
Bethel a'r Felinheli28 10149 28164 21
Glyder27 13125 34123 31
Pen-y-groes12 29307 14276 14
Abermaw27 14279 16127 29
Bowydd a'r Rhiw23 18286 15248 15
Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho26 15174 22145 23
De Pwllheli10 35177 21199 17
Gorllewin Porthmadog25 17197 19179 19
Morfa Tywyn22 19186 20189 18
Llanberis9 38199 18160 22
Dwyrain Porthmadog16 26167 24172 20
Penrhyndeudraeth21 20155 26141 26
Harlech a Llanbedr20 21100 4266 51
Dolbenmaen18 22171 23117 33
Deiniolen12 30118 37145 24
Y Bala17 24137 31138 28
Gerlan10 33148 29143 25
Gogledd Dolgellau9 36162 25125 30
Yr Eifl16 25126 33106 36
Llanystumdwy13 28152 27141 27
Teigl9 41138 30118 32
Nefyn11 31109 4090 38
De Dolgellau9 37135 3296 37
Arllechwedd11 32115 3883 42
Criccieth9 39122 35113 34
Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái10 3485 4487 40
Glaslyn8 42120 36108 35
Llanrug2 5583 4688 39
Trawsfynydd4 50109 3970 49
Llanuwchllyn9 4066 4941 57
Hendre3 5366 4884 41
Diffwys a Maenofferen2 54101 4182 43
Y Groeslon8 4394 4381 44
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd7 4466 5068 50
Pen draw Llŷn7 4558 5278 45
Llanwnda4 4984 4575 46
Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog7 4654 5454 52
Efailnewydd a Buan1 5851 5574 47
Abererch1 5669 4753 53
Waunfawr6 4765 5171 48
Y Bontnewydd5 4840 5751 54
Penisa'r-waun3 5155 5349 55
Llandderfel3 5229 5928 59
Corris a Mawddwy1 5749 5646 56
Cwm-y-gloNA NA38 5830 58

Canol Bangor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202520
May 202521
April 202526
March 202519
February 202516
January 202513
December 202414
November 202421
October 202415
September 202422
August 202412

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20253
April 202516
March 20257
February 202514
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202528
May 202528
April 202539
March 202535
February 202542
January 202529
December 202446
November 202459
October 202450
September 202446
August 202441

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202524
May 202519
April 202523
March 202518
February 202510
January 20253
December 202414
November 202423
October 202424
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20257
April 20255
March 202516
February 202512
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Canol Bangor in July 2025

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

1. Rhes Plas Llwyd (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Belmont Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
4. A5 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Robbery1
5. Well Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2

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