Bangor Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a combination of seasonal dynamics and persistent crime challenges in Bangor, a coastal town in Gwynedd with a mix of urban and rural characteristics. The overall crime rate of 14.0 per 1,000 residents placed the area 100% above the UK average of 7.0, a stark contrast to the national trend. This disparity is most evident in violent crime, where incidents of violence and sexual offences (70 cases, 30% of total crimes) were 63% higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (46 cases) and shoplifting (36 cases) also showed significant overrepresentation, with rates 201% and 286% above the UK respectively. These figures align with the area's seasonal context: the month of December in Bangor is shaped by Christmas shopping, holiday-related activity, and extended periods of darkness, factors that may contribute to both increased opportunities for crime and heightened tensions in public spaces. The dominance of property crimes (77 total, 33% of all reported incidents) suggests a persistent challenge in securing retail and residential areas, though the rate of vehicle crime (4 cases) fell to 46% below the UK average, possibly reflecting reduced parking congestion during the holiday season. The breakdown of crime types also highlights the area's unique character: while shoplifting and anti-social behaviour dominate, the relatively low incidence of burglary (7 cases) may be attributed to Bangor's smaller population and the presence of more compact, closely monitored neighbourhoods. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions that address both the specific vulnerabilities of the built-up area and the broader seasonal influences that shape crime patterns in December.

December 2025 brought stark contrasts in Bangor's crime trends, with some categories surging while others declined. Possession of weapons saw a 200% increase, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents, a sharp rise that may reflect heightened tensions during the festive season. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 60% compared to November, dropping from 10 to 4, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during holiday closures. The breakdown of crime types reveals a worrying imbalance, with violence and sexual offences (30% of all crimes) remaining 63% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (19.7%) and shoplifting (15.5%) also far exceed national levels. The daily crime count of 8 incidents per day offers residents a tangible metric to gauge local safety, though this figure remains well above the UK average. The decrease in drug-related crimes (-53.3%) and burglaries (-50%) may indicate temporary shifts in criminal activity patterns, though their long-term implications remain unclear.

December 2025 saw Bangor's crime rate fall slightly to 14.0 per 1,000 residents, a 3.3% decrease from the previous month's 14.5. This aligns with typical seasonal patterns, where holiday-related activity may temporarily reduce certain crime types. Locally, the area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day in December, a figure that reflects both the month's unique dynamics and the built-up area's characteristics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 72 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the persistent presence of crime in a community of 16,674 people. While this rate remains significantly above the UK average, the small month-on-month decline suggests potential stabilisation in some crime categories, though others, such as possession of weapons, showed sharp increases. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while crime remains a concern, the rate does not yet reach the levels seen in larger urban centres.