The total recorded crimes in Dolbenmaen, Gwynedd, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dolbenmaen crime rate of 491.80 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 Dolbenmaen, encompassing approximately 12 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Dolbenmaen, we need to analyze Dolbenmaen crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Gwynedd:
In 2024, Dolbenmaen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 171 crimes compared to 222.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Dolbenmaen witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.
In 2023, Dolbenmaen had fewer crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 117 crimes compared to 200. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dolbenmaen recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Gwynedd, Dolbenmaen has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Dolbenmaen has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 491.80 ranking 48th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK
In 2024, the total Dolbenmaen crimes were 171. The crime rate of Dolbenmaen in 2024 was 14016.39 (year) or 1168.03 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.
In 2023, the total crimes in Dolbenmaen were around 117 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9590.16 (year) or 799.18 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Dolbenmaen) | Crimes | Rank (Dolbenmaen) | Crimes | Rank (Dolbenmaen) | |
| Canol Bangor | 98 | 1 | 1,542 | 1 | 1,546 | 1 |
| Arthog a Llangelynnin | 30 | 9 | 720 | 3 | 564 | 2 |
| Dyffryn Ardudwy | 54 | 2 | 912 | 2 | 480 | 4 |
| Dwyrain Bangor | 48 | 3 | 456 | 7 | 495 | 3 |
| Canol Tref Caernarfon | 32 | 8 | 568 | 4 | 478 | 5 |
| Bro Dysynni | 42 | 4 | 468 | 6 | 372 | 10 |
| Cadnant | 38 | 5 | 514 | 5 | 427 | 7 |
| Gogledd Pwllheli | 35 | 6 | 420 | 8 | 462 | 6 |
| Peblig | 35 | 7 | 412 | 9 | 331 | 12 |
| Y Faenol | 29 | 10 | 320 | 13 | 411 | 8 |
| Llanllyfni | 20 | 17 | 326 | 12 | 410 | 9 |
| Dewi | 28 | 11 | 381 | 10 | 362 | 11 |
| Menai | 25 | 12 | 330 | 11 | 310 | 13 |
| Abermaw | 23 | 13 | 279 | 16 | 127 | 29 |
| Pen-y-groes | 22 | 15 | 307 | 14 | 276 | 14 |
| Canol Bethesda | 22 | 14 | 207 | 17 | 241 | 16 |
| Bowydd a'r Rhiw | 18 | 22 | 286 | 15 | 248 | 15 |
| Morfa Tywyn | 21 | 16 | 186 | 20 | 189 | 18 |
| De Pwllheli | 9 | 41 | 177 | 21 | 199 | 17 |
| Llanberis | 19 | 19 | 199 | 18 | 160 | 22 |
| Bethel a'r Felinheli | 20 | 18 | 149 | 28 | 164 | 21 |
| Gorllewin Porthmadog | 15 | 24 | 197 | 19 | 179 | 19 |
| Dwyrain Porthmadog | 15 | 26 | 167 | 24 | 172 | 20 |
| Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái | 19 | 20 | 85 | 44 | 87 | 40 |
| Glyder | 19 | 21 | 125 | 34 | 123 | 31 |
| Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho | 18 | 23 | 174 | 22 | 145 | 23 |
| Deiniolen | 12 | 31 | 118 | 37 | 145 | 24 |
| Gerlan | 9 | 37 | 148 | 29 | 143 | 25 |
| Gogledd Dolgellau | 13 | 29 | 162 | 25 | 125 | 30 |
| Arllechwedd | 15 | 25 | 115 | 38 | 83 | 42 |
| Penrhyndeudraeth | 13 | 28 | 155 | 26 | 141 | 26 |
| Llanystumdwy | 7 | 46 | 152 | 27 | 141 | 27 |
| Criccieth | 14 | 27 | 122 | 35 | 113 | 34 |
| Y Bala | 12 | 33 | 137 | 31 | 138 | 28 |
| Teigl | 12 | 32 | 138 | 30 | 118 | 32 |
| Yr Eifl | 12 | 30 | 126 | 33 | 106 | 36 |
| De Dolgellau | 9 | 38 | 135 | 32 | 96 | 37 |
| Llandderfel | 10 | 34 | 29 | 59 | 28 | 59 |
| Glaslyn | 9 | 40 | 120 | 36 | 108 | 35 |
| Llanwnda | 10 | 35 | 84 | 45 | 75 | 46 |
| Harlech a Llanbedr | 10 | 36 | 100 | 42 | 66 | 51 |
| Nefyn | 4 | 55 | 109 | 40 | 90 | 38 |
| Llanrug | 8 | 43 | 83 | 46 | 88 | 39 |
| Trawsfynydd | 7 | 45 | 109 | 39 | 70 | 49 |
| Diffwys a Maenofferen | 9 | 39 | 101 | 41 | 82 | 43 |
| Hendre | 7 | 44 | 66 | 48 | 84 | 41 |
| Y Groeslon | 9 | 42 | 94 | 43 | 81 | 44 |
| Pen draw Llŷn | 4 | 56 | 58 | 52 | 78 | 45 |
| Efailnewydd a Buan | 4 | 52 | 51 | 55 | 74 | 47 |
| Abererch | 2 | 57 | 69 | 47 | 53 | 53 |
| Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog | 6 | 47 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 |
| Waunfawr | 5 | 50 | 65 | 51 | 71 | 48 |
| Llanuwchllyn | 5 | 51 | 66 | 49 | 41 | 57 |
| Corris a Mawddwy | 5 | 49 | 49 | 56 | 46 | 56 |
| Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd | 4 | 54 | 66 | 50 | 68 | 50 |
| Penisa'r-waun | 4 | 53 | 55 | 53 | 49 | 55 |
| Y Bontnewydd | 1 | 58 | 40 | 57 | 51 | 54 |
| Cwm-y-glo | 1 | 59 | 38 | 58 | 30 | 58 |
In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.
In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6
July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
| January 2025 | 18 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 6 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dolbenmaen postcode area is presented below.