Crime Rate in Menai: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Menai

The total recorded crimes in Menai, Gwynedd, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Menai crime rate of 21.61 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 Menai, encompassing approximately 1,157 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Menai Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhes Pretoria with total crimes: 11
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 2
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2

How safe is Menai?

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

  • Relative to Gwynedd:

    • In 2024, Menai reported a higher crime volume than the Gwynedd average, with 330 crimes compared to 222. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Menai witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

    • In 2023, Menai experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gwynedd average, with 310 crimes compared to 200. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Menai witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 58 other areas in the Gwynedd.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Menai Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Menai has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 21.61 ranking 12th out of 58 in the Gwynedd, UK

In 2024, the total Menai crimes were 330. The crime rate of Menai in 2024 was 285.22 (year) or 23.77 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

In 2023, the total crimes in Menai were around 310 crimes with yearly crime rate of 267.93 (year) or 22.33 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Gwynedd.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Menai)CrimesRank (Menai)CrimesRank (Menai)
Canol Bangor98 11,542 11,546 1
Arthog a Llangelynnin30 9720 3564 2
Dyffryn Ardudwy54 2912 2480 4
Dwyrain Bangor48 3456 7495 3
Canol Tref Caernarfon32 8568 4478 5
Bro Dysynni42 4468 6372 10
Cadnant38 5514 5427 7
Gogledd Pwllheli35 6420 8462 6
Peblig35 7412 9331 12
Y Faenol29 10320 13411 8
Llanllyfni20 17326 12410 9
Dewi28 11381 10362 11
Abermaw23 13279 16127 29
Pen-y-groes22 15307 14276 14
Canol Bethesda22 14207 17241 16
Bowydd a'r Rhiw18 22286 15248 15
Morfa Tywyn21 16186 20189 18
De Pwllheli9 41177 21199 17
Llanberis19 19199 18160 22
Bethel a'r Felinheli20 18149 28164 21
Gorllewin Porthmadog15 24197 19179 19
Dwyrain Porthmadog15 26167 24172 20
Tre-garth a Mynydd Llandygái19 2085 4487 40
Glyder19 21125 34123 31
Llanbedrog gyda Mynytho18 23174 22145 23
Dolbenmaen6 48171 23117 33
Deiniolen12 31118 37145 24
Gerlan9 37148 29143 25
Gogledd Dolgellau13 29162 25125 30
Arllechwedd15 25115 3883 42
Penrhyndeudraeth13 28155 26141 26
Llanystumdwy7 46152 27141 27
Criccieth14 27122 35113 34
Y Bala12 33137 31138 28
Teigl12 32138 30118 32
Yr Eifl12 30126 33106 36
De Dolgellau9 38135 3296 37
Llandderfel10 3429 5928 59
Glaslyn9 40120 36108 35
Llanwnda10 3584 4575 46
Harlech a Llanbedr10 36100 4266 51
Nefyn4 55109 4090 38
Llanrug8 4383 4688 39
Trawsfynydd7 45109 3970 49
Diffwys a Maenofferen9 39101 4182 43
Hendre7 4466 4884 41
Y Groeslon9 4294 4381 44
Pen draw Llŷn4 5658 5278 45
Efailnewydd a Buan4 5251 5574 47
Abererch2 5769 4753 53
Morfa Nefyn a Thudweiliog6 4754 5454 52
Waunfawr5 5065 5171 48
Llanuwchllyn5 5166 4941 57
Corris a Mawddwy5 4949 5646 56
Brithdir and Llanfachreth/Ganllwyd/Llanelltyd4 5466 5068 50
Penisa'r-waun4 5355 5349 55
Y Bontnewydd1 5840 5751 54
Cwm-y-glo1 5938 5830 58

Menai Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 202513
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 202510
January 202514
December 20247
November 20242
October 20249
September 202411
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 202516
January 20257
December 202414
November 202411
October 202414
September 20249
August 202414
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20242

High Crime Locations Menai in May 2025

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

1. Rhes Pretoria (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Ffordd Bangor (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ffordd Bangor (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Warfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rowland'S Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Edward Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B4419 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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