Bangor Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bangor’s crime profile in February 2026 reveals a starkly uneven distribution of criminal activity, with violent and antisocial offences dominating the landscape. The area’s overall crime rate of 14.5 per 1,000 residents—126.6% above the UK average—underscores a significant disparity between local and national trends. Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents, 32.6% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (55 incidents, 22.7%) form the core of the crime mix, both of which are far above UK averages. This imbalance may reflect the area’s characteristics as a coastal town with a student population, where social environments and nightlife could contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder. Shoplifting (41 incidents, 16.9%) further highlights the role of retail hubs in driving property crime, a pattern consistent with other urban centres. However, the seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have influenced the persistence of indoor-related crimes such as anti-social behaviour and violence. While the proportion of property crimes (including shoplifting, burglary, and theft) is comparable to violent crimes, the dominance of antisocial and violent offences suggests a need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies. This crime mix illustrates an area grappling with both persistent social challenges and the pressures of a high-traffic urban environment, where interventions may need to address both immediate safety concerns and underlying systemic issues.

February 2026 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with 'other crime' surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and burglary increasing by 125% (from 4 to 9). These rises, alongside a 100% increase in theft from the person, point to evolving patterns in local criminal activity. Conversely, drug-related offences fell sharply by 85.7% (from 14 to 2), and vehicle crime dropped by 75%, though these declines may reflect seasonal factors or targeted interventions. The crime mix reveals a striking imbalance: violence and sexual offences (32.6% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (22.7%) dominate, both far exceeding their UK counterparts. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.3 per 1,000, is 263% above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, highlighting a pressing local issue. Residents may find the surge in 'other crime' particularly concerning, as this category includes a range of unclassified incidents that could impact daily life.

Bangor's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 14.5 per 1,000 residents, a slight 2.4% decrease from the previous month’s 14.9 per 1,000. While this marginal decline suggests a potential stabilization in local crime trends, the rate remains starkly elevated compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 69 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 16,674. Daily crime figures show 9 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that, while local to Bangor, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. This density of crime contrasts sharply with the UK average, where daily crime rates are significantly lower, though direct comparisons are not provided for the UK. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher exposure to crime than the national average, a factor that may influence community safety perceptions and policing priorities.