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Crime in Pen-y-groes

Pen-y-groes had 56 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 37.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 37 Gwynedd areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% below the middle Gwynedd area. Crime was down 36% on the three months before.

LL54, Gwynedd · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Pen-y-groes

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37.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 37Gwynedd rank1st is the highest rate
-36%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common21 in 3 months

Month by month

23 Mar 28 Apr 36 May 14 Jun 25 Jul 17 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Pen-y-groes. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2138%
violence1730%
criminal damage713%
shoplifting47%
public order35%
theft12%
robbery12%
vehicle crime12%

Pen-y-groes against Gwynedd

TypePen-y-groes per 1,000Middle Gwynedd areaChange
Violence11.518▼ 66%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime0.70–
Anti-social behaviour14.215.5▲ 31%
Theft and robbery1.44–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Llanllyfni42.3▼ 47%
Pen-y-groes37.9▼ 36%
Tal-y-sarn33▼ 11%
Rhostryfan5.8–
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 Pen-y-groes a safe area?

Pen-y-groes had about 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 37 Gwynedd areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Pen-y-groes?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (21), followed by violence (17) and criminal damage (7).