Criccieth vs Efail-newydd/Buan
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Criccieth vs Efail-newydd/Buan 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 Criccieth safer than Efail-newydd/Buan?
Criccieth has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 112 crimes in the last 12 months. Efail-newydd/Buan has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 35 crimes. Efail-newydd/Buan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Criccieth vs Efail-newydd/Buan?
Criccieth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Efail-newydd/Buan shows -18.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Criccieth and Efail-newydd/Buan?
In Criccieth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 incidents). In Efail-newydd/Buan, it is Violent Crime (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Criccieth and Efail-newydd/Buan?
Criccieth recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Efail-newydd/Buan recorded 12. 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 Criccieth vs Efail-newydd/Buan?
Violent crime in Criccieth totalled 48 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 14 in Efail-newydd/Buan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Criccieth and Efail-newydd/Buan in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Criccieth recorded 109 crimes (now 112, a change of +2.8%). Efail-newydd/Buan recorded 43 crimes previously (now 35, -18.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Criccieth and Efail-newydd/Buan?
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. Criccieth has a resolution rate of 0% and Efail-newydd/Buan has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Criccieth and Efail-newydd/Buan?
Criccieth falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Efail-newydd/Buan is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Criccieth and Efail-newydd/Buan?
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 Criccieth or Efail-newydd/Buan on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Criccieth and Efail-newydd/Buan. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.