Crime Rate in Rhiw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhiw

The total recorded crimes in Rhiw, Conwy, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhiw crime rate of 3.86 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 Rhiw, encompassing approximately 10,362 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Rhiw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mostyn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ellesmere Road with total crimes: 4
  • Beckett Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rhiw?

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

  • Relative to Conwy:

    • In 2024, Rhiw reported a higher crime volume than the Conwy average, with 701 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rhiw witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the Conwy.

    • In 2023, Rhiw experienced a greater number of crimes than the Conwy average, with 717 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rhiw witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 28 other areas in the Conwy.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rhiw Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rhiw has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 ranking 11th out of 28 in the Conwy, UK

In 2024, the total Rhiw crimes were 701. The crime rate of Rhiw in 2024 was 67.65 (year) or 5.64 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Conwy.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhiw were around 717 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.19 (year) or 5.77 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Conwy.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rhiw)CrimesRank (Rhiw)CrimesRank (Rhiw)
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
Glyn y Marl50 6688 7690 7
Kinmel Bay46 8671 8550 8
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

Rhiw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 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 (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 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 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20255
February 202510
January 202510
December 202414
November 202414
October 202411
September 202417
August 202413
July 202410
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202524
February 202514
January 202521
December 202428
November 202425
October 202419
September 202427
August 202419
July 202419
June 202456
May 202435

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
August 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Rhiw in May 2025

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

1. Mostyn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Ellesmere Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beckett Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Wynnstay Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Penrhyn Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Rhodfar Riviere'S (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Victoria Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hawarden Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Queen'S Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ael-Y-Bryn Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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