Crime Rate in Conwy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Conwy

The total recorded crimes in Conwy, UK in May 2025 are around 971 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Conwy crime rate of 8.46 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (409) incidents (6.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (210) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (86) incidents (6.17% increase)
Conwy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Towyn Road with total crimes: 9
  • Thomas Road with total crimes: 9

Conwy Police Info:

North Wales Police

Conwy Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Gogarth Mostyn (134 crimes), and the safest, Caerhun (2 crimes), is 132 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Conwy.

Similarly, the area of Llandudno Town & Gogarth (173 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Penrhyn Bay (19 crimes), with a difference of 154 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Conwy.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Gogarth Mostyn134
Glyn106
Tudno98
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos68
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr62

Safest Wards:

Llansanffraid4
Llansannan4
Pandy4
Uwch Aled3
Caerhun2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Llandudno Town & Gogarth173
Colwyn Bay North137
Kinmel Bay & Towyn87
Abergele80
Llandudno South69

Safest Areas:

Llandudno Junction North & Deganwy43
Upper Colwyn Bay42
Llandudno Junction South & Llasanffraid Glan Conwy42
Betws-yn-Rhos, Llangernyw & Llansannan20
Penrhyn Bay19

Conwy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (409 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (210 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (385 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (204 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (393 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (199 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 329 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 155 incidents.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202526
March 202519
February 20258
January 20258
December 202425
November 202411
October 202415
September 202422
August 202418
July 202425

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 924 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202549
March 202590
February 202578
January 202593
December 202487
November 2024105
October 2024123
September 2024102
August 202474
July 202474

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 20251
December 202413
November 20241
October 20248
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 772 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202572
March 202570
February 202548
January 202552
December 202457
November 202488
October 202467
September 202487
August 202489
July 202477

A total of 602 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202550
March 202561
February 202541
January 202540
December 202460
November 202455
October 202460
September 202466
August 202451
July 202460

A total of 4633 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 421.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 483 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025409
April 2025385
March 2025393
February 2025329
January 2025367
December 2024444
November 2024483
October 2024440
September 2024444
August 2024483
July 2024456

A total of 326 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202523
March 202516
February 202516
January 202530
December 202421
November 202432
October 202448
September 202451
August 202434
July 202428

A total of 198 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202523
March 202519
February 202522
January 202519
December 202413
November 202412
October 202419
September 202414
August 202421
July 202416

A total of 943 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202581
March 202591
February 202566
January 202574
December 202469
November 202489
October 202481
September 202487
August 2024114
July 2024105

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202512
February 202514
January 202518
December 202420
November 202420
October 202421
September 202414
August 202419
July 202425

A total of 2263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 205.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025210
April 2025204
March 2025199
February 2025155
January 2025184
December 2024181
November 2024202
October 2024243
September 2024199
August 2024258
July 2024228

High Crime Locations Conwy in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs1
2. Towyn Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
Drugs1
3. Thomas Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Vardre Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Other theft1
Drugs1
5. Hill Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lawson Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1

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