Kinmel Bay Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kinmel Bay's crime profile in June 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences accounting for over half of all reported incidents. At 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate was 22.2% higher than the UK average of 8.1, a gap that may partly reflect the built-up area's proximity to coastal tourism routes. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 50 incidents (52.6% of total), far exceeding the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This suggests a localised concentration of incidents that could be linked to the start of the summer season, when increased foot traffic and social activity in Kinmel Bay's coastal amenities might heighten opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour followed with 18 reports (19.0%), another category where Kinmel Bay's rate was 34% above the UK average. The seasonal context of June—longer daylight hours and the beginning of the tourist season—may contribute to patterns seen in both violent and anti-social behaviour, as public spaces become more crowded and social interactions more frequent. While property crimes were relatively low at 20 incidents (21% of total), the data illustrates a clear shift in crime dynamics compared to more rural or industrial areas, where property crimes often dominate. This suggests that Kinmel Bay's crime picture is shaped by its specific geographic and social characteristics, including its role as a tourist destination and its integration with nearby urban centres.

June 2025 saw significant shifts in Kinmel Bay's crime profile, with public order offences surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and possession of weapons rising by 100% (from 0 to 2). These increases, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft, indicate a potential uptick in low-level but persistent criminal activity. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1) and burglary fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have reduced certain types of property crime. The violent crime category remained the most significant, with 50 incidents (52.6% of total) and a rate of 5.2 per 1,000, 82% above the UK average. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area's unique dynamics, where violent crime is concentrated compared to other parts of the UK. Anti-social behaviour, at 18 incidents (1.9 per 1,000), was also 34% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the challenges of managing public spaces during the summer tourist season. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 150% increase in public order offences, which could signal a need for greater community engagement or policing in local hotspots.

Kinmel Bay's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 5.5% compared to the previous month's rate of 9.4 per 1,000, marking a slight but notable increase. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while modest, reflects the cumulative impact of persistent local issues. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 in 101 residents underscores that each resident faces a relatively low individual risk, though this aggregate figure masks the higher rates in specific crime categories. The population context is also crucial: with 9,575 residents, even small increases in crime can have disproportionate impacts on community perception and safety. Compared to the UK average, Kinmel Bay's violent crime rate (5.2 per 1,000) was 82% higher, a gap that likely reflects the area's built-up nature and its role as a tourist destination. This contrast with the UK average highlights the importance of local factors, such as the density of public spaces and the transient population associated with tourism. The daily crime count, while low in absolute terms, may feel more pronounced to residents due to the concentration of incidents in specific categories, particularly violent and anti-social behaviour, which can have a more immediate and visible impact on daily life.