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Crime in Dolgellau

Dolgellau had 68 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 104.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 37 Gwynedd areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 73% above the middle Gwynedd area. Crime was up 39% on the three months before.

LL40, Gwynedd · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dolgellau

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104.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 37Gwynedd rank1st is the highest rate
+39%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common27 in 3 months

Month by month

19 Mar 14 Apr 16 May 24 Jun 24 Jul 20 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Dolgellau. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2740%
anti-social behaviour2029%
theft57%
criminal damage46%
other crime34%
public order34%
shoplifting34%
drugs23%

Dolgellau against Gwynedd

TypeDolgellau per 1,000Middle Gwynedd areaChange
Violence41.518▲ 59%
Burglary1.50–
Vehicle crime00–
Anti-social behaviour30.815.5–
Theft and robbery7.74–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barmouth182.7▲ 31%
Dolgellau104.6▲ 39%
Y Friog22.9–
Fairbourne22.9–
See every Gwynedd area ranked on the crime in Gwynedd page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Dolgellau a safe area?

Dolgellau had about 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 37 Gwynedd areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dolgellau?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (27), followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and theft (5).