Crime Rate in Kinmel Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kinmel Bay

The total recorded crimes in Kinmel Bay, Conwy, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kinmel Bay crime rate of 7.43 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 Kinmel Bay, encompassing approximately 5,922 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Kinmel Bay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cynlas with total crimes: 8
  • Argoed with total crimes: 7
  • Betws Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kinmel Bay?

To understand the safety of Kinmel Bay, we need to analyze Kinmel Bay crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Conwy:

    • In 2024, Kinmel Bay reported a higher crime volume than the Conwy average, with 671 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kinmel Bay witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kinmel Bay experienced a greater number of crimes than the Conwy average, with 550 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kinmel Bay witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Conwy, Kinmel Bay has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Kinmel Bay Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kinmel Bay has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 7.43 ranking 8th out of 28 in the Conwy, UK

In 2024, the total Kinmel Bay crimes were 671. The crime rate of Kinmel Bay in 2024 was 113.30 (year) or 9.44 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Conwy.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kinmel Bay were around 550 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.87 (year) or 7.74 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Conwy.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Conwy)CrimesRank (Conwy)CrimesRank (Conwy)
Gogarth Mostyn116 21,893 11,745 1
Glyn118 11,506 21,199 3
Tudno88 31,305 31,224 2
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr65 51,141 4988 4
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos67 41,081 5929 5
Rhiw42 9701 6717 6
Glyn y Marl55 6688 7690 7
Colwyn51 7535 9534 9
Gele and Llanddulas34 12473 10438 10
Towyn36 10454 11430 11
Eirias34 11373 13391 12
Llanrwst a Llanddoged21 16375 12390 13
Llysfaen15 19366 14269 16
Penmaenmawr25 14284 16340 15
Mochdre21 15211 18186 18
Craig-y-don15 20250 17266 17
Penrhyn19 17180 20152 19
Bryn17 18161 22134 21
Deganwy9 26182 19130 22
Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw14 21163 21144 20
Pandy10 22109 23126 23
Betws-yn-Rhos10 23102 24119 25
Llansanffraid9 2598 25125 24
Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw10 2491 2673 26
Caerhun5 2764 2967 27
Llansannan3 2881 2763 29
Uwch Aled2 2974 2865 28
Uwch Conwy2 3048 3034 30

Kinmel Bay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202515
January 202516
December 202430
November 202439
October 202423
September 202421
August 202421
July 202428
June 202458
May 202423
April 202420

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 202417
July 202417
June 202412
May 202415
April 202415

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
August 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kinmel Bay in March 2025

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

1. Cynlas (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
2. Argoed (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting1
3. Betws Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Hafan Yr Ewyn (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Llys Branwen (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Trem-Y-Geulan (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
7. Ffordd Nant (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Morfa Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elwy Circle (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Garth Morea (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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