Kinmel Bay Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Kinmel Bay's overall crime rate at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. The most striking anomaly was the surge in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59.1% of all reported crimes—4.1 per 1,000 residents, 60% above the UK average. This stark deviation from national trends challenges assumptions about seasonal patterns, as the month typically sees reduced outdoor activity and holiday-related crime spikes. The area's proximity to coastal tourism routes and its mix of residential and commercial zones may partly explain the elevated violent crime rate, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 15.2% of total crimes at 1.0 per 1,000, 8% above the UK average. Seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping, extended dark evenings, and the presence of transient holiday crowds likely influenced these patterns. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle theft, remained relatively low—just 7.6% of total crimes—though burglary saw a 200% month-on-month increase. The data suggests a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with the area’s compact built-up nature potentially amplifying the impact of transient populations on violent crime statistics.

December 2025 revealed sharp month-on-month shifts in crime patterns. Burglary surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, while possession of weapons and vehicle crime both doubled from zero to one. These increases contrasted with steep declines in anti-social behaviour (-41.2%) and drugs offences (-60%), which fell to 10 and 2 incidents respectively. The violent crime rate—4.1 per 1,000 residents—remained 60% above the UK average, a disparity that outpaces typical seasonal fluctuations. Vehicle crime dropped to 0.1 per 1,000, 73% below the UK average, possibly reflecting reduced traffic during the holiday period. The breakdown highlights a marked shift towards violent crime over property crime, with the latter comprising just 12 out of 66 total incidents. For residents, the 200% rise in burglary underscores the need for heightened home security measures, even during a month typically associated with lower property crime. The surge in weapons possession, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential localised issue warranting further attention.

Kinmel Bay’s crime rate in December 2025 (6.9 per 1,000) marked a 12% decrease from the previous month’s 7.8 per 1,000, indicating a short-term downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of two crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the compact nature of the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, highlights the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small population. When compared to the UK average, Kinmel Bay’s overall crime rate was marginally lower, but its violent crime rate stood out as significantly higher. This contrast may stem from local factors such as the area’s coastal location and transient holiday populations, which differ from the broader UK context. The 12% monthly decline, combined with the 1.4% UK-wide advantage, suggests a temporary moderation in crime dynamics, though the persistent gap in violent crime rates indicates deeper, unresolved issues. For residents, the data underscores that while the overall environment may be safer than average, targeted concerns around personal safety remain acute.