Crime Rate in Dyffryn Ardudwy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dyffryn Ardudwy

The total recorded crimes in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, UK in July 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dyffryn Ardudwy crime rate of 8041.24 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 Dyffryn Ardudwy, encompassing approximately 19 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (300.00% increase)
Dyffryn Ardudwy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Glan-Môr with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

How safe is Dyffryn Ardudwy?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Dyffryn Ardudwy reported a higher crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 912 crimes compared to 222. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dyffryn Ardudwy witnessed more crimes than 57 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

    • In 2023, Dyffryn Ardudwy experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 480 crimes compared to 200. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dyffryn Ardudwy witnessed more crimes than 55 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dyffryn Ardudwy Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dyffryn Ardudwy has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 8041.24 ranking 1th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Dyffryn Ardudwy crimes were 912. The crime rate of Dyffryn Ardudwy in 2024 was 47010.31 (year) or 3917.53 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dyffryn Ardudwy were around 480 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24742.27 (year) or 2061.86 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dyffryn Ardudwy)CrimesRank (Dyffryn Ardudwy)CrimesRank (Dyffryn Ardudwy)
Canol Bangor130 21,542 11,546 1
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

Dyffryn Ardudwy 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 84 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 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 October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202512
May 202530
April 202548
March 202518
February 202524
January 202512
December 202424
November 202418
October 202436
September 202430
August 202478

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 20256
April 20256
March 202512
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 202512
April 20256
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
September 20246
August 202418

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202512
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 20246
November 202412
October 202412
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
April 20256
March 20256
December 20246
September 20246

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
September 20246
August 202424

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
February 20256
January 20256
October 202412

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 202412

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246

High Crime Locations Dyffryn Ardudwy in July 2025

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

1. Ffordd Glan-Môr (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary6
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Ffordd Ysegethin (Map)
Total12
Burglary12
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
8. Bryn Deiliog (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Y Brif Heol (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Ffordd Isaf (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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