Colwyn Bay Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Colwyn Bay's overall crime rate in September 2025 stood at 11.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 55.4% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent challenge for the area, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 23.1% and public order offences at 8.3%. These patterns align with the seasonal context of September, a time marked by the return of students to local schools and universities, which may partly explain the heightened levels of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The area's proximity to major transport links and its role as a commuter hub could contribute to the prevalence of certain crime types. While the crime rate remains elevated, the seasonal transition from summer to autumn may influence patterns, with increased foot traffic in retail areas and nightlife venues exacerbating incidents of violence and disorder. The data also highlights a stark contrast between local crime trends and the UK average, particularly in categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour, which are significantly higher. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for contextualising the area's crime profile and identifying potential areas for intervention.

September 2025 saw a marginal decrease in Colwyn Bay's overall crime rate by 2.1% compared to the previous month, a slight improvement that suggests a potential shift in local dynamics. However, this modest decline was accompanied by significant increases in certain categories, possession of weapons, which surged by 166.7% from 3 to 8 incidents, and 'other crime', which rose by 66.7% from 6 to 10 cases. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 13.6%, reflecting a persistent challenge in managing community disorder. Conversely, shoplifting dropped sharply by 54.8%, from 31 to 14 cases, and bicycle theft fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident. These fluctuations highlight the combination of factors influencing crime in the area. Violence and sexual offences remained high, with a rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, 90% above the UK average. This stark deviation underscores the need for targeted measures to address violent crime. Shoplifting's decline may be linked to the return of students and the associated reduction in opportunistic theft during the summer months. While the overall rate has not decreased significantly, the shifts in specific categories offer insights into the evolving nature of crime in Colwyn Bay.

Colwyn Bay's crime rate in September 2025 was 11.5 per 1,000 residents, a slight decrease of 2.1% from the previous month's rate of 11.7 per 1,000. This marginal improvement, though modest, suggests a potential stabilisation in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 11 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks a direct UK-wide counterpart for comparison. Over the course of the month, the data illustrates that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 87 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when scaled to the population of 28,299, highlights the frequency of crime in the area. This figure places Colwyn Bay in a distinct position relative to the UK average, where the overall rate is significantly lower. The population context further underscores the disparity: while the UK's average crime rate is 7.4 per 1,000, Colwyn Bay's rate remains higher, particularly in categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour. These comparisons reveal the area's unique challenges, which may be influenced by its role as a commuter hub and its proximity to educational institutions. The data serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for targeted strategies to address the area's elevated crime levels, particularly in categories where local rates far exceed national averages.