Crime Rate in Gwynedd: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gwynedd

The total recorded crimes in Gwynedd, UK in July 2025 are around 1,172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gwynedd crime rate of 9.98 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (479) incidents (38.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (228) incidents (18.13% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (96) incidents (17.07% increase)
Gwynedd Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhes Pretoria with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Ffordd Glan-Môr with total crimes: 18

Gwynedd Police Info:

North Wales Police

Gwynedd Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Dyffryn Ardudwy (156 crimes), and the safest, Efailnewydd a Buan (1 crimes), is 155 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Gwynedd.

Similarly, the area of Harlech & Llanbedr (188 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Llanberis & Deiniolen (25 crimes), with a difference of 163 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Gwynedd.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Dyffryn Ardudwy156
Canol Bangor130
Dwyrain Bangor53
Arthog a Llangelynnin42
Cadnant39

Safest Wards:

Diffwys a Maenofferen2
Llanrug2
Abererch1
Corris a Mawddwy1
Efailnewydd a Buan1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Harlech & Llanbedr188
Bangor City142
Caernarfon East102
Bangor South100
Tywyn & Llangelynnin91

Safest Areas:

Blaenau Ffestiniog & Trawsfynydd38
Abersoch & Aberdaron33
Bethel & Llanrug30
Bala & Mawddwy30
Llanberis & Deiniolen25

Gwynedd Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20256
May 202519
April 202520
March 202514
February 20256
January 202513
December 202410
November 202420
October 202420
September 202425
August 202414

A total of 1030 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202596
June 202582
May 202580
April 202591
March 2025105
February 202575
January 202549
December 202476
November 202468
October 202495
September 2024106
August 2024107

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 262 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202511
May 202527
April 202546
March 202516
February 202519
January 202525
December 202416
November 202415
October 202439
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 4746 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 395.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 483 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025479
June 2025345
May 2025388
April 2025393
March 2025355
February 2025356
January 2025339
December 2024398
November 2024368
October 2024483
September 2024404
August 2024438

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 730 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202579
May 202554
April 202573
March 202563
February 202542
January 202546
December 202457
November 202478
October 202471
September 202463
August 202446

A total of 753 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202561
May 202578
April 202554
March 202553
February 202555
January 202544
December 202457
November 202461
October 202468
September 202473
August 202481

A total of 810 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202580
May 202565
April 202564
March 202563
February 202555
January 202544
December 202449
November 202461
October 202475
September 202469
August 202493

A total of 97 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 202421
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 291 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202517
May 202517
April 202519
March 202520
February 202515
January 202527
December 202440
November 202417
October 202414
September 202434
August 202418

A total of 296 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 2385 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 198.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025228
June 2025193
May 2025235
April 2025217
March 2025238
February 2025156
January 2025160
December 2024135
November 2024187
October 2024200
September 2024222
August 2024214

High Crime Locations Gwynedd in July 2025

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

1. Rhes Pretoria (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting19
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary6
3. Ffordd Glan-Môr (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Penllyn (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12

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