Crime Rate in Dyffryn Ardudwy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dyffryn Ardudwy

The total recorded crimes in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dyffryn Ardudwy crime rate of 2783.51 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Dyffryn Ardudwy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd Glan-Môr with total crimes: 12
  • Coed Artro with total crimes: 12
  • Y Brif Heol with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Dyffryn Ardudwy has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 2783.51 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dyffryn Ardudwy)CrimesRank (Dyffryn Ardudwy)CrimesRank (Dyffryn Ardudwy)
Canol Bangor98 11,542 11,546 1
Arthog a Llangelynnin30 9720 3564 2
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

Dyffryn Ardudwy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 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 (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
March 202512
February 20256
January 202512
December 20246
November 202412
October 202412
September 202412
August 202418
July 202412
June 202472
May 20246

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 456 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202548
March 202518
February 202524
January 202512
December 202424
November 202418
October 202436
September 202430
August 202478
July 202412
June 202472
May 202454

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20256
December 20246
September 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20246

High Crime Locations Dyffryn Ardudwy in May 2025

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

1. Ffordd Glan-Môr (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Coed Artro (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Y Brif Heol (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Pentre Uchaf (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
5. Ffordd Ysegethin (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Bryn Eiddew (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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