Crime Rate in Gwynedd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gwynedd

The total recorded crimes in Gwynedd, UK in March 2025 are around 974 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwynedd crime rate of 8.30 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 Gwynedd, encompassing approximately 117,392 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (355) incidents (-0.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (238) incidents (52.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (105) incidents (40.00% increase)
Gwynedd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Talybont with total crimes: 12
  • Ffordd Ysegethin with total crimes: 12

Gwynedd Police Info:

North Wales Police

Gwynedd Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Canol Bangor (115 crimes), and the safest, Llanuwchllyn (1 crimes), is 114 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Gwynedd.

Similarly, the area of Bangor City (135 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Abersoch & Aberdaron (18 crimes), with a difference of 117 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gwynedd.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Canol Bangor115
Dyffryn Ardudwy66
Canol Tref Caernarfon55
Dwyrain Bangor44
Peblig36

Safest Wards:

Abererch3
Corris a Mawddwy3
Dolbenmaen3
Cwm-y-glo2
Llanuwchllyn1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bangor City135
Caernarfon East101
Harlech & Llanbedr89
Bangor South70
Caernarfon West & Waunfawr69

Safest Areas:

Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd42
Llanberis & Deiniolen27
Bala & Mawddwy24
Bethel & Llanrug23
Abersoch & Aberdaron18

Gwynedd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (355 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (238 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 356 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 156 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (339 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (160 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 398 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 135 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (368 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (187 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (483 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (200 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (404 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (222 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (438 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (214 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 435 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 237 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (820 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (552 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 439.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 820 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025355
February 2025356
January 2025339
December 2024398
November 2024368
October 2024483
September 2024404
August 2024438
July 2024435
June 2024820

A total of 961 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 96.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025105
February 202575
January 202549
December 202476
November 202468
October 202495
September 2024106
August 2024107
July 2024100
June 2024180

A total of 241 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202526
January 202518
December 202425
November 202426
October 202415
September 202419
August 202420
July 202414
June 202442

A total of 217 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202519
January 202525
December 202416
November 202415
October 202439
September 202415
August 20249
July 202419
June 202444

A total of 710 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202555
January 202544
December 202457
November 202461
October 202468
September 202473
August 202481
July 202462
June 2024156

A total of 95 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 202421
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 202426

A total of 743 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202555
January 202544
December 202449
November 202461
October 202475
September 202469
August 202493
July 202482
June 2024152

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 623 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 62.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202542
January 202546
December 202457
November 202478
October 202471
September 202463
August 202446
July 202451
June 2024106

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 202513
December 202410
November 202420
October 202420
September 202425
August 202414
July 202433
June 202434

A total of 2301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 230.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 552 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025238
February 2025156
January 2025160
December 2024135
November 2024187
October 2024200
September 2024222
August 2024214
July 2024237
June 2024552

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414

A total of 271 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202515
January 202527
December 202440
November 202417
October 202414
September 202434
August 202418
July 202438
June 202448

High Crime Locations Gwynedd in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Talybont (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Burglary6
3. Ffordd Ysegethin (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1
5. Rhes Pretoria (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Main Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2

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