Crime Rate in Gwynedd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gwynedd

The total recorded crimes in Gwynedd, UK in February 2026 are around 871 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwynedd crime rate of 7.42 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (378) incidents (4.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (173) incidents (9.49% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (79) incidents (-3.66% decrease)
Gwynedd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Maesegryn with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

Gwynedd Police Info:

North Wales Police

Gwynedd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 378 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 173 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (361 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (158 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 354 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 146 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (367 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (190 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (349 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (175 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (407 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (169 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (521 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (275 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 479 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 228 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (345 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (193 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 784 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202661
January 202675
December 202558
November 202564
October 202541
September 202568
August 202548
July 202558
June 202579
May 202554
April 202573
March 202563
February 202542

A total of 2553 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 196.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 275 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026173
January 2026158
December 2025146
November 2025190
October 2025175
September 2025169
August 2025275
July 2025228
June 2025193
May 2025235
April 2025217
March 2025238
February 2025156

A total of 1110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202682
December 202580
November 202567
October 202566
September 202585
August 2025122
July 202596
June 202582
May 202580
April 202591
March 2025105
February 202575

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20264
December 20256
November 20254
October 20258
September 20252
August 202515
July 202514
June 20253
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 359 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202633
December 202517
November 202528
October 202536
September 202523
August 202534
July 202530
June 202530
May 202530
April 202521
March 202536
February 202526

A total of 263 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202620
December 202513
November 202527
October 202511
September 202517
August 202514
July 202524
June 202511
May 202527
April 202546
March 202516
February 202519

A total of 772 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202670
December 202543
November 202556
October 202564
September 202559
August 202572
July 202568
June 202561
May 202578
April 202554
March 202553
February 202555

A total of 861 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202657
January 202658
December 202551
November 202567
October 202551
September 202569
August 202589
July 202592
June 202580
May 202565
April 202564
March 202563
February 202555

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 188 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202616
December 202513
November 202525
October 202511
September 202516
August 202510
July 202522
June 20256
May 202519
April 202520
March 202514
February 20256

A total of 5053 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 388.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 521 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026378
January 2026361
December 2025354
November 2025367
October 2025349
September 2025407
August 2025521
July 2025479
June 2025345
May 2025388
April 2025393
March 2025355
February 2025356

A total of 296 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202612
December 202523
November 202531
October 202519
September 202530
August 202518
July 202553
June 202517
May 202517
April 202519
March 202520
February 202515

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

High Crime Locations Gwynedd in February 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Other crime1
2. Maesegryn (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
4. Belgrave Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. Cell-Fechan Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10

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