North Wales has one of the highest crime rates per capita in Wales and England, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. In a list published by Churchill Support Services, the region was a new entry for 2022.
Where in Wales has the highest crime rate?
The lowest rate in Wales was in Dyfed-Powys (44 offences per 1,000 population) while the highest rate was recorded in Gwent (91 offences per 1,000 population). Rates of recorded crime in Dyfed-Powys were lower than England and Wales across all the main offence groups.
Where is the lowest crime rate in Wales?
According to the experts, the safest place to live in Wales is Powys or Pembrokeshire.
Where is the best place in Wales to live?
Research has revealed the most desirable places to live in Wales.
- Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire. Taking the top spot in Wales and 5th overall is Kidwelly in Carmarthenshire.
- Tenby, Pembrokeshire.
- Porthmadog, Gwynedd.
- Barmouth, Gwynedd.
- Cardigan, Ceredigion.
- Llandudno, Conwy.
- Abergavenny, Monmouthshire.
- Brecon, Powys.
What area of Cardiff has the highest crime rate?
Cathays had 637 offences reported during the month with 168 being violent and sexual offences, 104 shoplifting, 66 bicycle theft, and 55 anti-social behaviour.
What is the roughest town in Wales?
Denbighshire – Rhyl South West (239) – 238.1 per 1,000 residents.
What is the roughest estate in Wales?
The design and planning of the Gurnos estate borrows ideas from the Radburn system. The estate has become notorious throughout Wales, with the reputation of being an area of deprivation and crime.
Is north or south Wales better?
North Wales is home to the most beautiful and dramatic landscapes, offering plenty of opportunity for outdoor pursuits, whilst South Wales is the perfect escape for that picturesque coastal getaway.
Where is the happiest place to live in Wales?
Llandrindod Wells
Cllr Weerdmeester-Price said: “It was great to see that yet again Llandrindod Wells has been voted the happiest place to live in Wales and 5th overall in the UK.
Is it safe to live in Wales?
Dyfed-Powys in Wales is the safest place to live with 47.2 offences per 1,000 people taking place – meaning West Yorkshire residents are more than twice as likely to be a victim of a crime. Other rural areas such as Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall and Wiltshire are also among the least crime-hit areas.
What is the nicest town in Wales?
The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Wales
- Laugharne. Laugharne on the Taf Estuary is famous for its connection to Dylan Thomas, the poet, and for its setting on the south coast.
- Caerphilly.
- Hay-On-Wye.
- Caernarfon.
- St David’s.
- Criccieth.
- Pembroke.
- Crickhowell.
Where is the cheapest place in Wales to live?
The cheapest place to live is at Manchester House in The Square, Aberbeeg, where four properties sold in the last five years for an average £37,000.
Is moving to Wales a good idea?
Wales is an excellent place to work, study, and live. This country has good universities and colleges, various growing industries, beautiful beaches and national parks, and hundreds of castles. You can expect to gain a work-life balance when living in Wales.
Where is the poorest area in Wales?
Blaenau Gwent had the highest percentage of areas in the most deprived 50% in Wales (85.1%).
Is Swansea rough?
Swansea is the most dangerous city in West Glamorgan, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of West Glamorgan’s 67 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Swansea in 2021 was 82 crimes per 1,000 people.
Where is the roughest place in South Wales?
Crime In Wales
- Wrexham – 130 assaults (95 per 100k people)
- Merthyr Tydfil – 48 assaults (80 per 100k people)
- Denbighshire – 74 assaults (78 per 100k people)
- Cardiff – 231 assaults (63 per 100k people)
- Conwy – 74 assaults (63 per 100k people)
- Ceredigion – 45 assaults (62 per 100k people)
Is Wales the poorest part of the UK?
The percentage of all individuals, living in relative income poverty in Wales in 2016–17 was 23%, compared to 22% in England, and only 19% in Scotland and Northern Ireland. More than one in five people in Wales were living in poverty between 2001 and 2016.
Economy of Wales.
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Exports | £13.4 billion (2020) (2019: £17.7 billion) |
Is Swansea safe at night?
Residents of Swansea also have the UK’s 9th highest perceived safety rate, with a Perceived Safety Score of 8.27. This shows residents have some the UK’s lowest fears for safely walking alone at night, worries of being mugged or robbed, worries of being attacked or of hate crimes.
How many murders in Wales each year?
Number of police recorded homicide offences in England and Wales from 2002/03 to 2021/22
| Characteristic | Number of homicides offences |
|---|---|
| 2018/19 | 683 |
| 2017/18 | 716 |
| 2016/17 | 711 |
| 2015/16 | 575 |
Is Pembroke rough?
Pembroke Dock is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Dyfed, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Dyfed’s 199 towns, villages, and cities.
How rough is Merthyr?
Merthyr Tydfil is the third worst place to live in the UK, according to new research for Channel 4. The results were based on five criteria for home-buyers – crime, environment, lifestyle, education and employment.