Crime Rate in Dwyrain Bangor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dwyrain Bangor

The total recorded crimes in Dwyrain Bangor, Gwynedd, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dwyrain Bangor crime rate of 6.06 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 Dwyrain Bangor, encompassing approximately 7,264 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Dwyrain Bangor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bwthyn Y Mynach with total crimes: 5
  • Friars Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ffordd Tan Y Bryn with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dwyrain Bangor?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Dwyrain Bangor reported a higher crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 456 crimes compared to 222. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dwyrain Bangor witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 58 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dwyrain Bangor experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 495 crimes compared to 200. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dwyrain Bangor witnessed more crimes than 56 out of 58 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dwyrain Bangor Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dwyrain Bangor has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 6.06 ranking 4th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Dwyrain Bangor crimes were 456. The crime rate of Dwyrain Bangor in 2024 was 62.77 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dwyrain Bangor were around 495 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.14 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gwynedd)CrimesRank (Gwynedd)CrimesRank (Gwynedd)
Canol Bangor115 11,542 11,546 1
Arthog a Llangelynnin30 7720 3564 2
Dyffryn Ardudwy66 2912 2480 4
Canol Tref Caernarfon55 3568 4478 5
Cadnant20 16514 5427 7
Peblig36 5412 9331 12
Gogledd Pwllheli29 9420 8462 6
Bro Dysynni18 18468 6372 10
Menai34 6330 11310 13
Y Faenol25 10320 13411 8
Abermaw29 8279 16127 29
Llanllyfni21 14326 12410 9
Dewi19 17381 10362 11
Gorllewin Porthmadog22 11197 19179 19
Dwyrain Porthmadog21 12167 24172 20
Llanystumdwy21 13152 27141 27
Pen-y-groes20 15307 14276 14
Bowydd a'r Rhiw11 34286 15248 15
Canol Bethesda11 36207 17241 16
De Pwllheli12 26177 21199 17
Morfa Tywyn11 35186 20189 18
Llanberis9 41199 18160 22
Gogledd Dolgellau17 19162 25125 30
Penrhyndeudraeth16 20155 26141 26
Bethel a'r Felinheli10 37149 28164 21
Criccieth15 21122 35113 34
Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho12 27174 22145 23
Y Groeslon14 2294 4381 44
Dolbenmaen3 55171 23117 33
Yr Eifl14 23126 33106 36
Deiniolen9 40118 37145 24
Diffwys a Maenofferen14 24101 4182 43
Gerlan11 32148 29143 25
Trawsfynydd13 25109 3970 49
Y Bala10 39137 31138 28
Harlech a Llanbedr12 28100 4266 51
Arllechwedd12 29115 3883 42
Teigl4 51138 30118 32
Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái12 3085 4487 40
Glyder7 43125 34123 31
Llanrug11 3183 4688 39
De Dolgellau4 50135 3296 37
Hendre11 3366 4884 41
Glaslyn6 44120 36108 35
Nefyn5 48109 4090 38
Llandderfel10 3829 5928 59
Waunfawr8 4265 5171 48
Pen draw Llŷn6 4558 5278 45
Llanwnda6 4784 4575 46
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd6 4666 5068 50
Efailnewydd a BuanNA NA51 5574 47
Abererch3 5369 4753 53
Llanuwchllyn1 5766 4941 57
Penisa'r-waun4 4955 5349 55
Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog4 5254 5454 52
Y BontnewyddNA NA40 5751 54
Corris a Mawddwy3 5449 5646 56
Cwm-y-glo2 5638 5830 58

Dwyrain Bangor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 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 (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 202517
December 202412
November 202411
October 202429
September 202421
August 20246
July 202419
June 202422
May 202418
April 20247

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 202411
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243
July 202411
June 202416
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Dwyrain Bangor in March 2025

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

1. Bwthyn Y Mynach (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Friars Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ffordd Tan Y Bryn (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Seiriol Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
5. Rhodfa Penrhyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Lon-Y-Felin (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Llys Emrys (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Robbery1
8. Garth Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Ffordd Y Traeth (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Bishops Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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