Crime Rate in Kinmel Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kinmel Bay

The total recorded crimes in Kinmel Bay, Conwy, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kinmel Bay crime rate of 9.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Kinmel Bay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Owain Glyndwr with total crimes: 6
  • Morfa Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Cynlas 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 areas in the Conwy.

    • 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 areas in the Conwy.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kinmel Bay has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 9.79 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kinmel Bay)CrimesRank (Kinmel Bay)CrimesRank (Kinmel Bay)
Gogarth Mostyn137 11,893 11,745 1
Tudno100 21,305 31,224 2
Glyn97 31,506 21,199 3
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr82 41,141 4988 4
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos59 61,081 5929 5
Glyn y Marl82 5688 7690 7
Rhiw58 8701 6717 6
Colwyn44 10535 9534 9
Gele and Llanddulas53 9473 10438 10
Towyn43 11454 11430 11
Eirias37 12373 13391 12
Llanrwst a Llanddoged24 15375 12390 13
Mochdre27 13211 18186 18
Llysfaen22 16366 14269 16
Penmaenmawr19 19284 16340 15
Craig-y-don15 21250 17266 17
Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw21 17163 21144 20
Llansannan20 1881 2763 29
Penrhyn19 20180 20152 19
Deganwy6 28182 19130 22
Bryn11 24161 22134 21
Pandy14 22109 23126 23
Uwch Aled11 2374 2865 28
Llansanffraid7 2798 25125 24
Betws-yn-Rhos9 25102 24119 25
Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw7 2691 2673 26
Caerhun2 3064 2967 27
Uwch Conwy5 2948 3034 30

Kinmel Bay 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 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202524
May 202528
April 202523
March 202526
February 202515
January 202516
December 202430
November 202439
October 202423
September 202421
August 202421

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 202417

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
August 20245

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254

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
May 20251
October 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 3 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

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 July 2025

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

1. Owain Glyndwr (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
2. Morfa Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Cynlas (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Llys Branwen (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. Cwrt Hyde (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Plas Foryd (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
7. Glascoed Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Aled Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. St Asaph Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Argoed (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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