Crime Rate in Dewi: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dewi

The total recorded crimes in Dewi, Gwynedd, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dewi crime rate of 8.31 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 Dewi, encompassing approximately 2,287 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Dewi Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trehwfa with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • A4087 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dewi?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Dewi reported a higher crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 381 crimes compared to 222. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dewi witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 58 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dewi experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 362 crimes compared to 200. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dewi witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 58 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dewi Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dewi has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 8.31 ranking 17th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Dewi crimes were 381. The crime rate of Dewi in 2024 was 166.59 (year) or 13.88 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dewi were around 362 crimes with yearly crime rate of 158.28 (year) or 13.19 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gwynedd)CrimesRank (Gwynedd)CrimesRank (Gwynedd)
Canol Bangor115 11,542 11,546 1
Arthog a Llangelynnin30 7720 3564 2
Dyffryn Ardudwy66 2912 2480 4
Dwyrain Bangor44 4456 7495 3
Canol Tref Caernarfon55 3568 4478 5
Cadnant20 16514 5427 7
Peblig36 5412 9331 12
Gogledd Pwllheli29 9420 8462 6
Bro Dysynni18 18468 6372 10
Menai34 6330 11310 13
Y Faenol25 10320 13411 8
Abermaw29 8279 16127 29
Llanllyfni21 14326 12410 9
Gorllewin Porthmadog22 11197 19179 19
Dwyrain Porthmadog21 12167 24172 20
Llanystumdwy21 13152 27141 27
Pen-y-groes20 15307 14276 14
Bowydd a'r Rhiw11 34286 15248 15
Canol Bethesda11 36207 17241 16
De Pwllheli12 26177 21199 17
Morfa Tywyn11 35186 20189 18
Llanberis9 41199 18160 22
Gogledd Dolgellau17 19162 25125 30
Penrhyndeudraeth16 20155 26141 26
Bethel a'r Felinheli10 37149 28164 21
Criccieth15 21122 35113 34
Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho12 27174 22145 23
Y Groeslon14 2294 4381 44
Dolbenmaen3 55171 23117 33
Yr Eifl14 23126 33106 36
Deiniolen9 40118 37145 24
Diffwys a Maenofferen14 24101 4182 43
Gerlan11 32148 29143 25
Trawsfynydd13 25109 3970 49
Y Bala10 39137 31138 28
Harlech a Llanbedr12 28100 4266 51
Arllechwedd12 29115 3883 42
Teigl4 51138 30118 32
Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái12 3085 4487 40
Glyder7 43125 34123 31
Llanrug11 3183 4688 39
De Dolgellau4 50135 3296 37
Hendre11 3366 4884 41
Glaslyn6 44120 36108 35
Nefyn5 48109 4090 38
Llandderfel10 3829 5928 59
Waunfawr8 4265 5171 48
Pen draw Llŷn6 4558 5278 45
Llanwnda6 4784 4575 46
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd6 4666 5068 50
Efailnewydd a BuanNA NA51 5574 47
Abererch3 5369 4753 53
Llanuwchllyn1 5766 4941 57
Penisa'r-waun4 4955 5349 55
Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog4 5254 5454 52
Y BontnewyddNA NA40 5751 54
Corris a Mawddwy3 5449 5646 56
Cwm-y-glo2 5638 5830 58

Dewi Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 202411
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 20248
October 20243
September 202413
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
June 20242

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 202414
October 20248
September 202412
August 202411
July 202413
June 202418
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
July 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Dewi in March 2025

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

1. Trehwfa (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A4087 (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ffordd Coed Mawr (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Toronnen (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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