Conwy Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Conwy's crime profile in May 2025, contributing 42.1% of all reported crimes. This category's rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 27% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent challenge in the local authority district. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, accounting for 21.6% of total crimes, with its rate of 1.8 per 1,000 also exceeding the UK average by 27%. The overall crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 4.9% increase compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, indicating a slightly higher risk profile for Conwy than the national benchmark. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated rates of violent and anti-social behaviour. This pattern aligns with broader UK trends where warmer weather and extended daylight hours often correlate with higher incidents of public order crimes. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000), which were 29% and 40% below UK averages respectively, suggest that Conwy's crime profile is distinct from more densely populated urban areas where property crime tends to dominate. This divergence may be attributed to Conwy's unique geographical and demographic characteristics, including its mix of urban and rural environments and the presence of tourist attractions that influence local crime dynamics.

Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant crime category in May 2025, accounting for 42.1% of all reported crimes. This category was 27% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, with a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 in Conwy. The month-on-month data reveals a sharp 200% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 3 cases. Concurrently, theft from the person increased by 50%, moving from 2 to 3 incidents. These spikes contrast with declines in other categories, bicycle theft, which fell 85.7% from 7 to 1 incident. The reduction in drug-related crimes by 30.8% (26 to 18 cases) suggests potential shifts in local patterns. For residents, the significant rise in robbery highlights the need for heightened awareness in public spaces, particularly during late evening hours when outdoor activity peaks.

Conwy's crime rate in May 2025 rose 2.7% from 8.2 to 8.5 per 1,000 residents compared to April. This increase aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising typical of May. Daily crime counts averaged 31 incidents per day, reflecting the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 118 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. While this rate is slightly higher than the previous month, it remains within the broader UK average range. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime, though the increase in violent crime types suggests a need for targeted community engagement in high-risk areas. This data underscores the importance of understanding local patterns in relation to national trends, as Conwy's crime profile shows distinct deviations in violent and anti-social behaviour categories.