Crime Rate in Conwy: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Conwy

The total recorded crimes in Conwy, UK in July 2025 are around 1,115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Conwy crime rate of 9.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (465) incidents (11.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (260) incidents (36.13% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (93) incidents (13.41% increase)
Conwy Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vardre Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Marine Road with total crimes: 12
  • Penrhyn 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 (137 crimes), and the safest, Caerhun (2 crimes), is 135 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Conwy.

Similarly, the area of Llandudno Town & Gogarth (188 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Penrhyn Bay (26 crimes), with a difference of 162 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Conwy.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Gogarth Mostyn137
Tudno100
Glyn97
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr82
Glyn y Marl82

Safest Wards:

Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw7
Llansanffraid7
Deganwy6
Uwch Conwy5
Caerhun2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Llandudno Town & Gogarth188
Colwyn Bay North146
Abergele113
Kinmel Bay & Towyn101
Old Colwyn & Llanddulas88

Safest Areas:

Upper Colwyn Bay46
Llanfairfechan & Penmaenmawr44
Betws-yn-Rhos, Llangernyw & Llansannan42
Conwy & Afon Roe28
Penrhyn Bay26

Conwy Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 465 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 260 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (417 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (191 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 925 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202531
May 202549
April 202549
March 202590
February 202578
January 202593
December 202487
November 2024105
October 2024123
September 2024102
August 202474

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 1013 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202582
May 202586
April 202581
March 202591
February 202566
January 202574
December 202469
November 202489
October 202481
September 202487
August 2024114

A total of 211 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202520
April 202523
March 202519
February 202522
January 202519
December 202413
November 202412
October 202419
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 74 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20253
January 20251
December 202413
November 20241
October 20248
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 348 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202522
May 202527
April 202523
March 202516
February 202516
January 202530
December 202421
November 202432
October 202448
September 202451
August 202434

A total of 5059 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 421.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 483 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025465
June 2025417
May 2025409
April 2025385
March 2025393
February 2025329
January 2025367
December 2024444
November 2024483
October 2024440
September 2024444
August 2024483

A total of 211 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202518
April 202526
March 202519
February 20258
January 20258
December 202425
November 202411
October 202415
September 202422
August 202418

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20251
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 673 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202562
May 202558
April 202550
March 202561
February 202541
January 202540
December 202460
November 202455
October 202460
September 202466
August 202451

A total of 2486 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 207.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025260
June 2025191
May 2025210
April 2025204
March 2025199
February 2025155
January 2025184
December 2024181
November 2024202
October 2024243
September 2024199
August 2024258

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202518
April 202517
March 202512
February 202514
January 202518
December 202420
November 202420
October 202421
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 838 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202563
May 202565
April 202572
March 202570
February 202548
January 202552
December 202457
November 202488
October 202467
September 202487
August 202489

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

High Crime Locations Conwy in July 2025

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

1. Vardre Lane (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs1
Burglary1
2. Marine Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
3. Penrhyn Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
4. Llewelyn Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
6. Station Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1

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