Crime Rate in Y Bala: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Y Bala

The total recorded crimes in Y Bala, Gwynedd, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Y Bala crime rate of 13.66 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Y Bala Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Maes Y Bronydd with total crimes: 3
  • Stryd Yr Eglwys with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Gwynedd.

    • 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 areas in the Gwynedd.

  • 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 May 2025 the Y Bala has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 13.66 ranking 33th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Y Bala)CrimesRank (Y Bala)CrimesRank (Y Bala)
Canol Bangor98 11,542 11,546 1
Arthog a Llangelynnin30 9720 3564 2
Dyffryn Ardudwy54 2912 2480 4
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
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

Y Bala Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Maes Y Bronydd (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Stryd Yr Eglwys (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maes Y Gerddi (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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