Total Crime Rate
26.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Adwy Ddu Estate area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Dyffryn Ardudwy , and the 79th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Adwy Ddu Estate (LL48 6AP) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 58.7% lower than the Dyffryn Ardudwy average (65.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Adwy Ddu Estate (LL48 6AP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Stryd Yr Ysgol, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Trem Y Moelwyn (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dyffryn Ardudwy| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Trem Y Moelwyn | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Stryd Yr Ysgol | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pensarn | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Maes Teg | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stryd Yr Ysgol | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meusydd Llydain | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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