Crime Rate in Y Bontnewydd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Y Bontnewydd

The total recorded crimes in Y Bontnewydd, Gwynedd, UK in July 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Y Bontnewydd crime rate of 62.66 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 Bontnewydd, encompassing approximately 79 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Y Bontnewydd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lon Pandy with total crimes: 3
  • Llwyn Beuno with total crimes: 1
  • Lôn Morfa with total crimes: 1

How safe is Y Bontnewydd?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Y Bontnewydd demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 40 crimes compared to 222.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Y Bontnewydd recorded fewer crimes than 56 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

    • In 2023, Y Bontnewydd had fewer crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 51 crimes compared to 200. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Y Bontnewydd recorded fewer crimes than 53 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Y Bontnewydd Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Y Bontnewydd has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 62.66 ranking 48th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Y Bontnewydd crimes were 40. The crime rate of Y Bontnewydd in 2024 was 501.25 (year) or 41.77 (month) ranking it 57 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Y Bontnewydd were around 51 crimes with yearly crime rate of 639.10 (year) or 53.26 (month) ranking 54 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Y Bontnewydd)CrimesRank (Y Bontnewydd)CrimesRank (Y Bontnewydd)
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
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
Penisa'r-waun3 5155 5349 55
Llandderfel3 5229 5928 59
Corris a Mawddwy1 5749 5646 56
Cwm-y-gloNA NA38 5830 58

Y Bontnewydd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Y Bontnewydd in July 2025

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

1. Lon Pandy (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Llwyn Beuno (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Lôn Morfa (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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