Conwy Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Conwy’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 16.2% increase above the UK average of 7.4. This figure underscores a challenging month for local authorities, with violence and sexual offences emerging as the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 21.4% of incidents and remaining 62% above the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students, the start of the academic year, and the transition to darker evenings—likely contributes to these trends. Nightlife areas and high-traffic zones may have experienced heightened activity, with public order offences rising 30% above the national average. While the overall rate is lower than August’s 10.1 per 1,000, the persistent gap from the UK average indicates structural issues that require sustained attention. The sharp rise in 'other crime' categories, now 87% above the UK average, suggests a need for clearer definitions and targeted interventions. These data points reflect a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, necessitating a nuanced approach to crime prevention.

September 2025 saw a stark rise in 'other crime' incidents, with a 61.1% increase to 29 cases from 18 in August. This category, which includes a range of less-defined offences, now accounts for 2.9% of all crimes in the area—87% above the UK average. Concurrently, burglary surged by 47.6%, jumping from 21 to 31 cases, a trend that may reflect seasonal patterns such as the return of students or increased property focus during back-to-school periods. In contrast, vehicle crime plummeted by 66.7%, dropping from 15 to 5 incidents, potentially linked to reduced summer traffic or targeted enforcement efforts. Violent crime remains a significant concern, with 419 reported cases—43% above the UK average for this category. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic and late-night activity, where anti-social behaviour and public order incidents also rose sharply.

Conwy’s crime rate in September 2025 fell by 14.5% compared to the previous month, declining from 10.1 to 8.6 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, however, still leaves the area 16.2% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges. Locally, 33 crimes were reported per day in September, a figure that reflects the density of reported incidents in a relatively compact district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 116 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents in a community of over 114,000 people. While the drop from August suggests possible seasonal moderation—such as the winding down of freshers’ week or reduced late-night activity— this does not bring the rate closer to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher-than-average exposure to crime, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour. This context is critical for local authorities and residents to address ongoing risks.