Bala vs Banwy
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bala vs Banwy Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bala safer than Banwy?
Bala has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 115 crimes in the last 12 months. Banwy has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 31 crimes. Banwy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bala vs Banwy?
Bala shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Banwy shows -29.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bala and Banwy?
In Bala, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (51 incidents). In Banwy, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bala and Banwy?
Bala recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Banwy recorded 1. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Bala vs Banwy?
Violent crime in Bala totalled 51 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Banwy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bala and Banwy in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bala recorded 123 crimes (now 115, a change of -6.5%). Banwy recorded 44 crimes previously (now 31, -29.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bala and Banwy?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bala has a resolution rate of 0% and Banwy has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bala and Banwy?
Bala falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Banwy is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Bala and Banwy?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Bala or Banwy on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bala and Banwy. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.