Caernarfon Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caernarfon's crime profile in April 2025 reveals stark contrasts with the UK average, particularly in violence and sexual offences, which stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents — 76% above the national figure. This category alone accounted for 31.7% of all crimes reported, highlighting a pattern of interpersonal conflict that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased social activity during the Easter period. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 23.5% of total crimes, with rates 156% above the UK average. These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. The area's crime rate of 14.3 per 1,000 residents — 85.7% above the UK average — underscores a need for targeted interventions. Property crimes accounted for only 31% of the total, with shoplifting (1.7 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.8 per 1,000) both exceeding UK averages by significant margins. Spring weather and the Easter holidays, which typically bring increased foot traffic to local shops and public spaces, may have contributed to these patterns. However, the absence of major events or infrastructure changes in Caernarfon means the connection remains tentative. The overall rate, while concerning, does not reflect a uniform increase across all crime types — for instance, burglary and drugs-related offences were below UK averages. This mixed picture suggests that localised factors, such as community engagement or policing strategies, may be influencing specific categories more than others.

April 2025 saw a 175% increase in 'other crime' — a category encompassing fraud and cybercrime — from four to 11 incidents, marking a sharp upward trend. This surge, though not explicitly defined in the data, may reflect heightened online activity during the Easter period or shifts in criminal tactics. Shoplifting also rose by 21.4%, with 17 incidents reported, potentially linked to increased retail footfall during the Easter holidays. Conversely, burglary fell by 50%, from two to one incident, suggesting possible improvements in local security measures or reduced opportunities for property crime during the spring. The UK comparison for anti-social behaviour was particularly striking, with rates 156% above the national average — a figure that may be exacerbated by the area's compact built-up environment, where disputes can escalate quickly in densely populated spaces. Meanwhile, drugs-related offences dropped by 50%, from four to two incidents, though this decrease may be coincidental rather than indicative of a broader trend. The contrast between rising 'other crime' and falling burglary highlights a shifting crime mix, with non-violent, non-property offences gaining prominence. These fluctuations, while significant, must be contextualised within Caernarfon's unique demographic and geographic profile, which differs markedly from larger urban centres.

Caernarfon's crime rate in April 2025 (14.3 per 1,000) represented a 7.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 15.4 per 1,000 — a modest but notable decline. This reduction, however, does not erase the area's persistent divergence from UK averages, which remain 85.7% below the local rate. On a daily basis, 5 crimes were reported each day in April, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than the per-capita rate. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 70 residents — a statistic that, while not inherently alarming, underscores the proximity of criminal activity to everyday life in a built-up area of this size. When viewed through the lens of population density, Caernarfon's 10,116 residents face a crime risk that is significantly higher than the UK average, though the distribution of crime types suggests a focus on interpersonal and public order issues rather than property crime. The local rate, while lower than the previous month, still places Caernarfon in a category distinct from most UK towns, where violent and anti-social crimes dominate the landscape. This contrast with the UK's broader crime profile — which includes higher rates of burglary and vehicle crime — highlights the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention in Caernarfon's specific context.