Total Crime Rate
62.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Salem Terrace area has the 13th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in De Pwllheli , and the 192nd highest 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 Salem Terrace (LL53 5EA) in the last 12 months was 62.9 per 1,000 residents and was 15.7% lower than the De Pwllheli average (74.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Salem Terrace (LL53 5EA), the main crime hotspot is near Maes Square. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In De Pwllheli| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lon Dywod | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maes Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Llawrgors | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Llawrgors | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Maes Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Maes Square | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Maes Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Maes Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maes Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maes Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mitre Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Gaol Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | High Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stryd-Y-Llan | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Stryd Penlan | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Stryd Penlan | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Llawrgors | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stryd Penlan | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Penlon Llyon | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | North Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Supermarket | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Supermarket | Under investigation |
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