Crime Rate in Kinmel Bay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kinmel Bay

The total recorded crimes in Kinmel Bay, Conwy, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kinmel Bay 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 Kinmel Bay, encompassing approximately 5,922 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Kinmel Bay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aled Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Cynlas with total crimes: 3
  • Argoed with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Kinmel Bay has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 7.77 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kinmel Bay)CrimesRank (Kinmel Bay)CrimesRank (Kinmel Bay)
Gogarth Mostyn134 11,893 11,745 1
Tudno98 31,305 31,224 2
Glyn106 21,506 21,199 3
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr62 51,141 4988 4
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos68 41,081 5929 5
Rhiw40 11701 6717 6
Glyn y Marl50 6688 7690 7
Colwyn41 10535 9534 9
Towyn41 9454 11430 11
Gele and Llanddulas26 14473 10438 10
Eirias33 12373 13391 12
Llanrwst a Llanddoged21 15375 12390 13
Penmaenmawr29 13284 16340 15
Llysfaen13 19366 14269 16
Mochdre17 16211 18186 18
Craig-y-don10 22250 17266 17
Bryn15 17161 22134 21
Deganwy14 18182 19130 22
Penrhyn6 24180 20152 19
Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw11 20163 21144 20
Betws-yn-Rhos10 21102 24119 25
Pandy4 28109 23126 23
Uwch Conwy8 2348 3034 30
Llansanffraid4 2698 25125 24
Eglwys-bach a Llangernyw6 2591 2673 26
Caerhun2 3064 2967 27
Llansannan4 2781 2763 29
Uwch Aled3 2974 2865 28

Kinmel Bay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202523
March 202526
February 202515
January 202516
December 202430
November 202439
October 202423
September 202421
August 202421
July 202428
June 202458
May 202423

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 202417
July 202417
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
June 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
July 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Aled Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Cynlas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Argoed (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Betws Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Morfa Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Llugwy Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parc Morfa (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Tanrallt Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Southlands Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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