Crime Rate in Gwynedd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gwynedd

The total recorded crimes in Gwynedd, UK in May 2025 are around 1,012 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwynedd crime rate of 8.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (388) incidents (-1.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (235) incidents (8.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (80) incidents (-12.09% decrease)
Gwynedd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Ffordd Glan-Môr with total crimes: 12
  • Coed Artro 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 (98 crimes), and the safest, Cwm-y-glo (1 crimes), is 97 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Gwynedd.

Similarly, the area of Bangor City (117 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Abersoch & Aberdaron (22 crimes), with a difference of 95 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gwynedd.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Canol Bangor98
Dyffryn Ardudwy54
Dwyrain Bangor48
Bro Dysynni42
Cadnant38

Safest Wards:

Nefyn4
Pen draw Llŷn4
Abererch2
Y Bontnewydd1
Cwm-y-glo1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bangor City117
Caernarfon East105
Bangor South100
Tywyn & Llangelynnin93
Harlech & Llanbedr75

Safest Areas:

Llanberis & Deiniolen40
Cricieth & Llanaelhaearn35
Bala & Mawddwy32
Bethel & Llanrug29
Abersoch & Aberdaron22

Gwynedd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (388 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (235 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (393 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (217 incidents) also being high.

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 228 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202514
February 20256
January 202513
December 202410
November 202420
October 202420
September 202425
August 202414
July 202433
June 202434

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 290 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202546
March 202516
February 202519
January 202525
December 202416
November 202415
October 202439
September 202415
August 20249
July 202419
June 202444

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414

A total of 5177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 431.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 820 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025388
April 2025393
March 2025355
February 2025356
January 2025339
December 2024398
November 2024368
October 2024483
September 2024404
August 2024438
July 2024435
June 2024820

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 750 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202573
March 202563
February 202542
January 202546
December 202457
November 202478
October 202471
September 202463
August 202446
July 202451
June 2024106

A total of 842 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202554
March 202553
February 202555
January 202544
December 202457
November 202461
October 202468
September 202473
August 202481
July 202462
June 2024156

A total of 872 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202564
March 202563
February 202555
January 202544
December 202449
November 202461
October 202475
September 202469
August 202493
July 202482
June 2024152

A total of 111 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 202421
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 202426

A total of 307 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202520
February 202515
January 202527
December 202440
November 202417
October 202414
September 202434
August 202418
July 202438
June 202448

A total of 292 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202521
March 202536
February 202526
January 202518
December 202425
November 202426
October 202415
September 202419
August 202420
July 202414
June 202442

A total of 2753 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 229.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 552 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025235
April 2025217
March 2025238
February 2025156
January 2025160
December 2024135
November 2024187
October 2024200
September 2024222
August 2024214
July 2024237
June 2024552

A total of 1132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202591
March 2025105
February 202575
January 202549
December 202476
November 202468
October 202495
September 2024106
August 2024107
July 2024100
June 2024180

High Crime Locations Gwynedd in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
2. Ffordd Glan-Môr (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Coed Artro (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Panorama Walk (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Rhes Pretoria (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
6. Trem-Y-Garnedd (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7

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