Kinmel Bay Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Kinmel Bay's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, 7.4% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a distinct pattern in the types of crimes occurring. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 50% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000—48% above the UK average. This is consistent with the area's character as a coastal resort, where short-term rental properties and transient populations may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Criminal damage and arson followed, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000, 108% above the UK average. This could be linked to seasonal factors, as January marks the post-holiday period when property maintenance may be neglected. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, remains a concern in densely populated areas. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, reduced retail footfall, and the end of holiday seasons—likely contributes to the observed crime mix, with fewer outdoor crimes but increased incidents in residential and communal spaces. The data suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas prone to violence and property damage, while the relatively low rates of burglary and vehicle crime align with the area's smaller scale and lower population density.

January 2026 saw a 200% surge in drug-related crimes, jumping from 2 to 6 incidents. This sharp increase, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 5 to 10 cases), suggests a shift in the crime profile. While violent crimes remained the most common category (50% of all crimes), their rate of 3.7 per 1,000 was 48% above the UK average. Conversely, burglary and other theft fell by 33%, aligning with seasonal patterns of reduced retail activity. Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller share (12.9%), performed slightly better than the UK average. A resident might find the 200% increase in drug-related incidents particularly noteworthy, as it represents a threefold rise from the previous month. These changes highlight the need for local authorities to monitor emerging trends in drug-related offences and property damage.

Kinmel Bay's crime rate rose by 6.1% in January 2026 compared to 6.9 per 1,000 in December, reaching 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This translates to approximately 2 crimes reported per day across the 31-day period, a figure that may seem low to some but reflects the area's small population of 9,575. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a ratio that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. While this figure is comparable to other small built-up areas, the distribution of crime types reveals specific concerns. The daily crime count, though modest, underscores the need for vigilance in areas where violent offences and property damage have both increased. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the absolute number of crimes remains manageable, the concentration of certain crime types—particularly violence and drug-related incidents—requires targeted attention.