Crime Rate in Conwy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Conwy

The total recorded crimes in Conwy, Conwy in January 2025 are around 892 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Conwy crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Conwy, encompassing approximately 114,743 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (367) incidents (-17.34% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (184) incidents (1.66% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (93) incidents (6.90% increase)
Conwy Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Ty Isa Road with total crimes: 11

Conwy Police Info:

North Wales Police

Conwy Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Gogarth Mostyn (116 crimes), and the safest, Llansannan (1 crimes), is 115 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Conwy.

Similarly, the area of Llandudno Town & Gogarth (163 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Betws-yn-Rhos, Llangernyw & Llansannan (10 crimes), with a difference of 153 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Conwy.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Gogarth Mostyn116
Glyn99
Tudno76
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr73
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos72

Safest Wards:

Betws-yn-Rhos5
Caerhun5
Uwch Aled3
Uwch Conwy2
Llansannan1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Llandudno Town & Gogarth163
Colwyn Bay North128
Abergele90
Rhos-on-Sea71
Old Colwyn & Llanddulas65

Safest Areas:

Llanrwst & Betws-y-coed39
Llanfairfechan & Penmaenmawr38
Conwy & Afon Roe29
Penrhyn Bay11
Betws-yn-Rhos, Llangernyw & Llansannan10

Conwy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (367 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (184 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 444 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 181 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (483 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (202 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (440 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (243 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (444 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (199 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (483 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (258 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 456 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 228 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (914 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (466 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 522 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 65.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202540
December 202460
November 202455
October 202460
September 202466
August 202451
July 202460
June 2024130

A total of 148 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202519
December 202413
November 202412
October 202419
September 202414
August 202421
July 202416
June 202434

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 1961 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 245.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 466 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025184
December 2024181
November 2024202
October 2024243
September 2024199
August 2024258
July 2024228
June 2024466

A total of 4031 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 503.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 914 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025367
December 2024444
November 2024483
October 2024440
September 2024444
August 2024483
July 2024456
June 2024914

A total of 760 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 95.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202593
December 202487
November 2024105
October 2024123
September 2024102
August 202474
July 202474
June 2024102

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202420
November 202420
October 202421
September 202414
August 202419
July 202425
June 202430

A total of 669 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 83.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202552
December 202457
November 202488
October 202467
September 202487
August 202489
July 202477
June 2024152

A total of 324 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202530
December 202421
November 202432
October 202448
September 202451
August 202434
July 202428
June 202480

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 202413
November 20241
October 20248
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 817 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 102.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202574
December 202469
November 202489
October 202481
September 202487
August 2024114
July 2024105
June 2024198

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 162 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 202425
November 202411
October 202415
September 202422
August 202418
July 202425
June 202438

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246

High Crime Locations Conwy in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Conwy postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Ty Isa Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
5. Princes Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Bryn Eglwys (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.