Crime Rate in Gogledd Pwllheli: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gogledd Pwllheli

The total recorded crimes in Gogledd Pwllheli, Gwynedd, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gogledd Pwllheli crime rate of 51.43 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 Gogledd Pwllheli, encompassing approximately 700 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Gogledd Pwllheli Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maes Square with total crimes: 7
  • Llawrgors with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Gogledd Pwllheli?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Gogledd Pwllheli reported a higher crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 420 crimes compared to 222. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gogledd Pwllheli witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

    • In 2023, Gogledd Pwllheli experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 462 crimes compared to 200. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gogledd Pwllheli witnessed more crimes than 53 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gogledd Pwllheli Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gogledd Pwllheli has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 51.43 ranking 7th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Gogledd Pwllheli crimes were 420. The crime rate of Gogledd Pwllheli in 2024 was 600.00 (year) or 50.00 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gogledd Pwllheli were around 462 crimes with yearly crime rate of 660.00 (year) or 55.00 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gogledd Pwllheli)CrimesRank (Gogledd Pwllheli)CrimesRank (Gogledd Pwllheli)
Canol Bangor130 21,542 11,546 1
Dyffryn Ardudwy156 1912 2480 4
Arthog a Llangelynnin42 4720 3564 2
Dwyrain Bangor53 3456 7495 3
Canol Tref Caernarfon39 6568 4478 5
Cadnant39 5514 5427 7
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

Gogledd Pwllheli 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 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 202512
January 202511
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 202512
April 202511
March 20258
February 202512
January 202513
December 20246
November 20241
October 202412
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 202410
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Gogledd Pwllheli in July 2025

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

1. Maes Square (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Llawrgors (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. North Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Stryd-Y-Llan (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Tir Tywod (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lon Abererch (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. A499 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Penrhydlyniog (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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