Crime Rate in Y Bala: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Y Bala

The total recorded crimes in Y Bala, Gwynedd, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Y Bala crime rate of 11.38 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 Y Bala, encompassing approximately 878 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Y Bala Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cysgod Y Coleg with total crimes: 3
  • Llain Deg with total crimes: 2
  • Maes Treflyn with total crimes: 1

How safe is Y Bala?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Y Bala demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 137 crimes compared to 222.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Y Bala recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 58 other cities.

    • In 2023, Y Bala had fewer crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 138 crimes compared to 200. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Y Bala witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 58 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gwynedd, Y Bala has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Y Bala Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Y Bala has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 11.38 ranking 39th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Y Bala crimes were 137. The crime rate of Y Bala in 2024 was 155.95 (year) or 13.00 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Y Bala were around 138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 157.09 (year) or 13.09 (month) ranking 28 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
Dyffryn Ardudwy66 2912 2480 4
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
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

Y Bala Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
April 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Y Bala in March 2025

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

1. Cysgod Y Coleg (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Llain Deg (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maes Treflyn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol Ffrydan (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bro Eryl (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. A494 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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