Bangor Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bangor’s crime profile in May 2025 reveals a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences dominating the overall tally. At a rate of 13.0 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 60.5% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the need for targeted interventions. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences (80 cases), accounted for 36.9% of all incidents, far outpacing property crimes such as shoplifting (30 cases, 13.8% of total). This disparity may partly explain the area’s elevated violent crime rate, which is 70% above the UK average for this category. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this trend, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may create conditions conducive to alcohol-fuelled violence. Anti-social behaviour (44 cases) and drug-related offences (15 cases) also contributed to the high rate, with both categories exceeding the UK average by 83% and 221%, respectively. While property crimes like shoplifting and burglary remain concerns, their lower share of total incidents suggests that violent crime is the primary driver of Bangor’s elevated rate. This pattern contrasts with many UK areas, where property crime often dominates. The area’s proximity to natural landscapes and its role as a regional hub may also influence crime dynamics, with retail and social spaces amplifying certain types of incidents. However, without explicit data on local demographics or infrastructure, these are speculative connections. The month’s crime data highlights the need for continued monitoring of violent crime trends, particularly as seasonal patterns shift.

The balance between property and violent crime in May 2025 reveals a stark contrast: violent crimes accounted for 36.9% of total incidents, compared to 13.8% for property crimes. This dominance of violent offences, particularly violence and sexual offences (80 cases), marks a significant departure from typical patterns in similar areas. Violent crime rates in Bangor were 70% above the UK average, while shoplifting (169% above the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (83% above) also stood out as high. Theft from the person saw a 100% increase month-on-month, rising from 0 to 2 cases—a figure that could signal heightened vulnerability in public spaces. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and public order offences both decreased, with vehicle crime falling by 33.3% and public order offences dropping by 61.1%, possibly reflecting a reduction in alcohol-fuelled incidents as the month progressed.

Bangor's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 13.0 per 1,000 residents, a 1.8% decrease from the previous month’s 13.3. This consistency suggests no sudden spikes or dips in overall activity. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 7 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 77 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure highlights the persistent presence of crime, it is important to contextualise this within the local population of 16,674. The rate, though stable, continues to outpace national benchmarks significantly, particularly in categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour. This comparison underscores the need for ongoing localised strategies to address specific challenges unique to Bangor’s environment.