Abergele Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Abergele's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 7.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates in the area, likely influenced by its character as a small built-up area within Conwy, where community cohesion and limited urban sprawl may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.6% of all reported incidents (18 cases), followed by public order offences (15.4%) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics typical of winter months, when lower outdoor activity and colder weather may reduce opportunities for crimes such as burglary or vehicle-related offences. The area's violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 14% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a safer environment for residents compared to the national context. However, the sharp increase in public order offences and drug-related incidents highlights areas requiring closer attention. The overall crime rate remains below the UK average, consistent with the winter lull in outdoor activity and the relatively low population density of Abergele compared to larger urban centres. This data suggests a combination of local factors, including seasonal patterns, community characteristics, and the specific geographic context of a coastal built-up area within Conwy.

February 2026 saw significant month-on-month changes in Abergele's crime profile. Public order offences surged by 300%, rising from 2 to 8 incidents, marking the most dramatic increase in the dataset. This jump may be linked to the timing of local events or increased enforcement activity in areas with high foot traffic. Concurrently, drugs-related offences also rose by 100% (from 0 to 5 cases), a stark departure from the previous month's data. Possession of weapons offences doubled, moving from 1 to 2 cases, a figure that, while small, remains 186% above the UK average for this category. On the other hand, shoplifting incidents fell by 66.7% (from 12 to 4), and other theft offences dropped sharply by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), potentially reflecting seasonal patterns or changes in retail activity during the winter months. The crime mix also shifted with public order offences (15.4% of total crimes) and drugs-related incidents (9.6%) becoming more prominent compared to the previous month. This contrasts with the UK average, where public order offences are 120% below the national rate, highlighting a local anomaly. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents remained 34% below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000 vs 0.9 per 1,000), suggesting that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be having a measurable impact in this category. These fluctuations underscore the need for continued monitoring of trends that could indicate emerging challenges or successful interventions in specific crime types.

Abergele's crime rate in February 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents) represented a 3.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.1 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency for residents. When scaled to the population of 8,867, this translates to one reported crime for every 171 residents over the course of the month, a metric that helps contextualise the likelihood of encountering crime in the area. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would be higher given Abergele's overall rate of 5.9 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 6.4 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that, despite the sharp increase in public order offences, the overall crime rate remains below the UK average, suggesting that the area's demographic and geographic characteristics may contribute to a generally safer environment. The comparison to the previous month's data reinforces the notion of a gradually improving crime picture, though the volatility in specific categories like drugs and public order offences indicates that targeted interventions may still be necessary to address emerging patterns. This analysis provides residents with a clearer understanding of how Abergele's crime profile compares both to the national context and to its own recent history, offering a benchmark for assessing local policing efforts and community safety initiatives.