Crime Rate in Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr

The total recorded crimes in Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr, Conwy, UK in March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr crime rate of 8.34 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 Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr, encompassing approximately 7,789 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-51.72% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meirion with total crimes: 16
  • Groes Lwyd with total crimes: 8
  • Marine Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr?

To understand the safety of Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr, we need to analyze Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Conwy:

    • In 2024, Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr reported a higher crime volume than the Conwy average, with 1,141 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr experienced a greater number of crimes than the Conwy average, with 988 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Conwy, Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 8.34 ranking 5th out of 28 in the Conwy, UK

In 2024, the total Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr crimes were 1,141. The crime rate of Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr in 2024 was 146.48 (year) or 12.21 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Conwy.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr were around 988 crimes with yearly crime rate of 126.84 (year) or 10.57 (month) ranking 4 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
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos67 41,081 5929 5
Rhiw42 9701 6717 6
Glyn y Marl55 6688 7690 7
Colwyn51 7535 9534 9
Kinmel Bay44 8671 8550 8
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

Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 202410
August 20246
July 202412
June 202418
May 20247
April 202414

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202529
January 202538
December 202429
November 202442
October 202433
September 202435
August 202437
July 202437
June 202474
May 202442
April 202425

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20244
November 202413
October 202412
September 202414
August 202414
July 202412
June 202438
May 202412
April 202416

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202510
January 202511
December 20245
November 202411
October 202419
September 202412
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pen-sarn Pentre Mawr postcode area is presented below.

1. Meirion (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Groes Lwyd (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Marine Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heol Colwyn (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Pen Llyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Ffordd-Y-Morfa (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Berllan (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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