Total Crime Rate
46.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Square area has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bethel a'r Felinheli , and the 150th lowest crime rate of 394 local areas in Gwynedd .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Square (LL55 4AB) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 9.3% lower than the Bethel a'r Felinheli average (50.9 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Square (LL55 4AB), the main crime hotspot is near Ffordd Crawia. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bethel a'r Felinheli| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ffordd Crawia | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cefn Elan | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gwel Fynydd | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ffordd Crawia | Under investigation |
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