Bangor Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Bangor during February 2025 reveals a starkly imbalanced distribution of crime types, with violent offences dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences constituted 39.9% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 residents (83% above). This dominance of violent crime over property crime, which accounted for only 27.5% of incidents (49 out of 178), suggests a unique socio-economic dynamic in the built-up area of Gwynedd. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences further compounded this trend, contributing 14.6% and 11.8% respectively, both of which were well above UK averages. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the heightened focus on interpersonal disputes and anti-social conduct, which often flourish in confined spaces during colder months. However, the data also indicates a peculiar absence of traditional property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime, which were 26% and 73% below UK averages respectively. This discrepancy could be attributed to Bangor's geography, where the built-up area may have limited opportunities for such crimes compared to more sprawling urban centres. The overall crime rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents, 59.7% above the UK average, underscores the need for targeted interventions addressing the root causes of violent and anti-social crime in this specific context.

February 2025 saw significant spikes in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 150% compared to the previous month, reflecting a sharp increase from 8 to 20 incidents. This rise may partly explain the broader trend of public order offences, which were 195% above the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 77.8%, declining from 9 to 2 incidents, suggesting potential improvements in local security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. The drug-related offences category also showed a notable 125% increase, rising from 4 to 9 cases, indicating a shift in local crime dynamics that may warrant further investigation. These changes contrast with the 80% decrease in 'other crime' incidents, which fell from 5 to 1, highlighting the uneven nature of crime fluctuations in the area. For residents, the 150% increase in criminal damage and arson is a particularly salient figure, as it directly impacts public safety and property values in the built-up area.

Bangor's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 10.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 9.7 per 1,000. This upward trend aligns with the local context of a built-up area within Gwynedd, where population density and community dynamics may influence crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 6 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in urban settings. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime was reported for every 94 residents in Bangor during February, underscoring the frequency of incidents relative to the local population. This ratio is particularly significant in a small to medium-sized built-up area, where crime can have a more pronounced impact on community safety perceptions. The population context further highlights the need for targeted policing strategies, as the relatively high rate compared to the UK average suggests potential gaps in crime prevention measures specific to Bangor's geography and social structure.