Crime Rate in Pen-y-groes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pen-y-groes

The total recorded crimes in Pen-y-groes, Gwynedd, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pen-y-groes crime rate of 54.10 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 Pen-y-groes, encompassing approximately 221 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Pen-y-groes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ffordd-Y-Sir with total crimes: 3
  • West End with total crimes: 2
  • Bro Llwyndu with total crimes: 1

How safe is Pen-y-groes?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Pen-y-groes reported a higher crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 307 crimes compared to 222. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pen-y-groes witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

    • In 2023, Pen-y-groes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 276 crimes compared to 200. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pen-y-groes witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gwynedd, Pen-y-groes has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Pen-y-groes Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pen-y-groes has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 54.10 ranking 29th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Pen-y-groes crimes were 307. The crime rate of Pen-y-groes in 2024 was 1384.13 (year) or 115.34 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pen-y-groes were around 276 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1244.36 (year) or 103.70 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pen-y-groes)CrimesRank (Pen-y-groes)CrimesRank (Pen-y-groes)
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
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
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

Pen-y-groes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 202512
April 202512
March 20258
February 202513
January 20252
December 20245
November 202414
October 202422
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Pen-y-groes in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pen-y-groes postcode area is presented below.

1. Ffordd-Y-Sir (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. West End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bro Llwyndu (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cae Catrin (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Trem-Yr-Wyddfa (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Ffordd-Yr-Orsaf (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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