What is the crime rate in gwynedd?

As of February 2026, gwynedd has a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 residents, based on 871 recorded offences.

How does gwynedd rank nationally for crime?

gwynedd ranks #162 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in gwynedd?

The most common crime type in gwynedd is Violence and sexual offences with 378 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 43.4% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in gwynedd?

As of February 2026, gwynedd has a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 residents, based on 871 recorded offences.

How does gwynedd rank nationally for crime?

gwynedd ranks #162 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in gwynedd?

The most common crime type in gwynedd is Violence and sexual offences with 378 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 43.4% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: North Wales Police Police

gwynedd Crime Intelligence Report

gwynedd recorded 871 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 residents. This places gwynedd at #162 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 3.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 6.9% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

871

trending_down -3.0% vs last month

Crime Rate

7.42per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#162of 331

By total crime volume

National Population

117,392

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 43	43
On or near Hospital Map	Violence and sexual offences: 13 Public order: 6 Criminal damage and arson: 3	13
On or near Parking Area Map	Criminal damage and arson: 19	19
On or near Maesegryn Map	Violence and sexual offences: 18	18
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 15	15
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 14	14
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 12	12
On or near Belgrave Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 12	12
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 10	10
On or near Parking Area Map	Public order: 10	10

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

871 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

378

43.4%

Anti-social Behaviour

173

19.9%

Criminal Damage & Arson

9.1%

Shoplifting

7.0%

Public Order

6.5%

Other Theft

4.5%

Burglary

2.5%

Other Crime

2.1%

Drug Offences

1.7%

Weapons Possession

1.3%

Vehicle Crime

1.1%

Theft from Person

0.7%

Bicycle Theft

0.2%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

57 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Canol Bangor	109	8.1
2	Arthog a Llangelynnin	42	1935.5
3	Dyffryn Ardudwy	42	2164.9
4	Dwyrain Bangor	41	5.6
5	Dewi	41	17.9

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Cwm-y-glo	1	22.8
shield	Penisa'r-waun	1	10.7
shield	Arllechwedd	2	86.2
shield	Waunfawr	3	105.3
shield	Yr Eifl	3	114.1

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -3.0%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +6.9%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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