Crime Rate in Penmaenmawr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penmaenmawr

The total recorded crimes in Penmaenmawr, Conwy, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penmaenmawr crime rate of 31.04 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 Penmaenmawr, encompassing approximately 805 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Penmaenmawr Crime Hotspots

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

  • A55 with total crimes: 4
  • Ffordd Darbishire with total crimes: 3
  • Llys Clwyd with total crimes: 3

How safe is Penmaenmawr?

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

  • Relative to Conwy:

    • In 2024, Penmaenmawr demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Conwy average, with 284 crimes compared to 471.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Penmaenmawr had fewer crimes than the Conwy average, with 340 crimes compared to 432. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Penmaenmawr witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Conwy, Penmaenmawr has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Penmaenmawr Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Penmaenmawr has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 31.04 ranking 14th out of 28 in the Conwy, UK

In 2024, the total Penmaenmawr crimes were 284. The crime rate of Penmaenmawr in 2024 was 352.66 (year) or 29.39 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Conwy.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penmaenmawr were around 340 crimes with yearly crime rate of 422.20 (year) or 35.18 (month) ranking 15 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
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
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

Penmaenmawr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20248
October 202411
September 20246
August 202413
July 202415
June 202416
May 202418
April 20246

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 202512
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
June 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Penmaenmawr in March 2025

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

1. A55 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Ffordd Darbishire (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Llys Clwyd (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Nant Rhedyn (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Bangor Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chapel Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Erasmus Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. David Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Celyn Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Celyn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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