Crime Rate in Dyffryn Ardudwy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dyffryn Ardudwy

The total recorded crimes in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, UK in March 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dyffryn Ardudwy crime rate of 3402.06 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 Dyffryn Ardudwy, encompassing approximately 19 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (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,

  • Talybont with total crimes: 12
  • Ffordd Ysegethin with total crimes: 12
  • Derlwyn 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dyffryn Ardudwy has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 3402.06 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gwynedd)CrimesRank (Gwynedd)CrimesRank (Gwynedd)
Canol Bangor115 11,542 11,546 1
Arthog a Llangelynnin30 7720 3564 2
Dwyrain Bangor44 4456 7495 3
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

Dyffryn Ardudwy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202524
January 202512
December 202424
November 202418
October 202436
September 202430
August 202478
July 202412
June 202472
May 202454
April 202460

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 202512
September 202418
August 202412
July 202418
June 202412
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20246
September 20246
April 20246

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
September 20246
August 202424
July 20246

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 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
May 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20246

High Crime Locations Dyffryn Ardudwy in March 2025

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

1. Talybont (Map)
Total12
Burglary6
Public order6
2. Ffordd Ysegethin (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
3. Derlwyn (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Llandanwg (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Y Brif Heol (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
7. Tan Y Foel (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
8. Glanysgethin (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft6

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