Colwyn Bay Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Colwyn Bay’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property-related offences, with a stark imbalance in the types of crimes reported. Violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 40.8% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.8%) and shoplifting (12.5%). This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal and public order issues, which may be influenced by the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and retail spaces. The high rate of violence—4.4 per 1,000, 71% above the UK average—raises questions about local factors such as community dynamics or policing effectiveness in managing conflicts. Anti-social behaviour, also significantly above the UK average, could reflect the impact of darker evenings and seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which often see increased public disorder. Shoplifting’s sharp rise (1.3 per 1,000) aligns with the timing of Black Friday, a period when retail areas typically see spikes in theft. However, the area’s overall crime rate (10.7 per 1,000) is 46.6% above the UK average, highlighting a broader challenge in maintaining public safety. This pattern contrasts with categories like vehicle crime, which remains 50% below the UK average, due to lower traffic density or effective parking management. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days and festive events—likely amplifies certain trends, such as increased alcohol-fuelled incidents or opportunistic theft during shopping periods. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas with high concentrations of retail or social activity, to address the root causes of the area’s elevated crime rates.

November 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends compared to October. Vehicle crime surged by 400%, rising from one incident to five, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 36.8%, potentially linked to the start of the Christmas holiday season reducing public gatherings. Violence and sexual offences also dropped by 24.4%, though they still remain 71% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category’s dominance—accounting for 40.8% of all crimes—suggests a persistent challenge in addressing personal safety in the area. Shoplifting increased by 58.3%, tied to Black Friday shopping activity, with rates 106% above the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime, though rising, remains 50% below the UK average, indicating a relative strength in this category compared to national trends.

Colwyn Bay's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 10.7 per 1,000 residents, a 15.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 12.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a short-term shift in criminal activity, though the overall rate remains significantly above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to UK-wide averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. This monthly exposure metric underscores that residents face a higher risk of crime compared to the UK average, even as the rate has dipped from October. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the drop, Colwyn Bay’s crime profile remains a concern for local authorities and residents, necessitating ongoing monitoring of trends.